🍪 Vanilla Shortbread Cookies… Buttery, Delicate & Irresistible!

✨ Crisp on the outside, tender and buttery on the inside, these classic Vanilla Shortbread Cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. Made with simple pantry ingredients and a hint of vanilla, they melt in your mouth with every bite. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or shared with friends and family, this timeless recipe never goes out of style. ✨

⏱️ Recipe Information

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

❄️ Chilling Time: 30 minutes

🔥 Bake Time: 15 minutes

⏳ Total Time: 1 hour

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Makes: 20–24 cookies

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🛒 Ingredients

* 250 g unsalted butter, softened

* ½ cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)

* 1 tsp vanilla extract

* 2 cups plain flour

* ¼ cup cornflour (cornstarch)

* 2 tbsp caster sugar, for sprinkling

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ In a large bowl, beat the butter and icing sugar until light and creamy.

2️⃣ Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

3️⃣ Gradually add the flour and cornflour, mixing until a soft dough forms.

4️⃣ Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

5️⃣ Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

6️⃣ Roll out the dough to about 5 mm thickness and cut into rounds using a cookie cutter.

7️⃣ Place the cookies on the prepared tray and sprinkle lightly with caster sugar.

8️⃣ Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

9️⃣ Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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🍽️ Tips for Perfect Shortbread

✔️ Use high-quality butter for the richest flavor.

✔️ Do not overwork the dough to keep the cookies tender.

✔️ Chill the dough before baking to help the cookies hold their shape.

✔️ Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

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😍 The Result

Golden, buttery shortbread cookies with a delicate vanilla aroma and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Simple, elegant, and impossible to stop at just one!