Irish Butter Cookies
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth perfection of Irish Butter Cookies—classic shortbread-style treats that highlight the rich, velvety flavor of premium Irish butter. These cookies are a simple yet elegant combination of powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, balanced with the delicate lightness of cornstarch and all-purpose flour. Skillfully creamed butter creates a soft, tender dough that's easy to shape into your favorite designs, making them perfect for holidays, teatime, or everyday snacking. Baked to just the right golden edge, these cookies are irresistibly buttery, crisp, and delicate. Ready in under an hour and made with just six pantry staples, this recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a taste of authentic Irish baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 230 grams Irish butter (softened)
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Cornstarch
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened Irish butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix at low speed until the dough comes together. It will be soft but not sticky.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and gently shape it into a ball, being careful not to overwork it.
Roll the dough out to approximately 1/4 inch (6mm) thickness. Use cookie cutters of your choice to cut out shapes.
Place the shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a small space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are just slightly golden (avoid overbaking to preserve their buttery tenderness).
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.2 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.4 g | 577% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 493 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 1630 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 336.7 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 330 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
