👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill 30 minutes (makes rolling easier).
2. Shape the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.
- Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to ½ inch (1 cm) thick.
- Cut into shapes using cookie cutters, or roll into small balls and flatten slightly.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
4. Optional Finish
- Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar for a classic look.
- Store in an airtight container — they stay fresh for up to a week.
✨ Tips
- Use cold butter if you want a slightly flakier texture.
- For extra flavor, add lemon or orange zest.
- These cookies pair beautifully with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate.
If you want, I can also make a shortcut 3-ingredient Hungarian shortbread version that’s super quick but still buttery and delicious.
Do you want me to do that?
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