A classic shortbread cookie recipe for rich, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth press cookies using just 4 simple ingredients.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
490 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Step 2
Fill cookie press with the dough and form cookies onto two ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just starting to turn golden brown.
Step 3
Remove the cookie sheets from the oven, and set them on a wire cooling rack for 2 minutes. Then transfer the shortbread cookies to the rack to cool completely.
Step 4
Gather all ingredients.
Step 5
Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 6
Stir in vanilla; add flour and mix well until combined.
