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Classic buttery shortbread biscuits with a tender crumb and subtle vanilla flavor.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in vanilla.
  3. Gradually add flour and mix just until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness, cut into shapes, and place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake 15–20 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Do not overbake to keep the biscuits soft and tender.

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