Mini Shortbread Cookies
Delightfully buttery and perfectly crumbly, these Mini Shortbread Cookies are bite-sized treats that melt in your mouth! Made with just a handful of pantry staples—softened butter, sugar, flour, and a touch of vanilla—this easy shortbread recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal fuss in under 30 minutes. The dough comes together effortlessly, and the cookies bake to golden perfection, with a light, tender texture that pairs beautifully with tea, coffee, or as a standalone indulgence. Customize these morsels with optional toppings like a drizzle of chocolate, a dusting of powdered sugar, or festive sprinkles to elevate their charm. Perfect for gifting, entertaining, or satisfying a sweet craving, these mini cookies are a timeless favorite you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- Optional toppings (e.g., chocolate drizzle, powdered sugar, sprinkles)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt to combine.
Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Once the dough is cohesive, roll it into small balls (about 2 teaspoons of dough per ball) and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each ball.
If desired, gently flatten each ball with the tines of a fork or the bottom of a glass for a decorative pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies tender.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, decorate with optional toppings, such as a drizzle of chocolate, dusting of powdered sugar, or a sprinkle of colorful decorations.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.7 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.6 g | 523% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 628 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.5 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 329 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.
