Tsr Version of Girl Scout Shortbread Cookies by Todd Wilbur
Recreate the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth magic of everyone's favorite Girl Scout shortbread cookies with this copycat recipe by Todd Wilbur. Using just six simple ingredients—like creamy unsalted butter, a hint of vanilla, and a perfect balance of granulated and powdered sugars—this recipe delivers tender, golden cookies with a crisp finish. The dough is easy to work with, making it ideal for cutting into your favorite shapes before baking. Ready in just 35 minutes, these homemade shortbread cookies are perfect for holiday platters, afternoon tea, or an indulgent snack anytime. Plus, they're made from scratch and stored easily, so you can enjoy their signature buttery flavor all week long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract and salt, continuing to blend until evenly incorporated.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined and a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use a round cookie cutter (or any desired shape) to cut out cookies. Re-roll the scraps and continue cutting until all the dough is used.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 611 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.6 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 130.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 291 mg | 6% | |
*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.
