How To Make Vanilla Shortbread Dough
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
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Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and shape each portion into a log, about 2 inches in diameter.
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Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Remove the dough from the refrigerator and slice each log into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
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Place the rounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories : 224kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 40mg
- Sodium : 45mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 21g
- Dietary Fiber : 0g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 2g
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