🍪 Instructions
Step 1 — Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2 — Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth, creamy, and pale.
Step 3 — Add Vanilla
Mix in the vanilla extract and a small pinch of salt.
Step 4 — Add the Flour
Gently add the flour and mix until the dough comes together.
Tip: If the dough seems crumbly, keep mixing — it will come together.
Step 5 — Shape the Cookies
Roll the dough into small balls or gently flatten into rounds.
You can also press the dough into a baking pan and slice after baking.
Step 6 — Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Do not overbake — shortbread should stay pale and soft.
Step 7 — Cool and Serve
Let the cookies cool completely — this is when they become perfectly tender and melt-in-your-mouth.