Butter Shortbread
James Carrier
The rich butter flavor and crumbly texture of this cookie makes it a staple of holiday baking. Plus, it’s very easy to make.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 325°. Put flour, butter, granulated sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on low speed until blended, then increase to medium and mix until dough is no longer crumbly and just comes together.
Step 2
2
Press dough evenly into a 9-in. round cake pan. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Step 3
3
Bake until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Cut still-warm shortbread with a fork, tines down, into 16 wedge-shape pieces with shaggy edges. Cool completely, then invert pan onto a work surface and carefully separate cookies.
Step 4
4
*Find coarse sugar in the baking aisle.
Step 5
5
Make ahead: Up to 5 days. Store airtight up to 1 week.
Step 6
6
Note: Nutritional analysis is per cookie.
Ingredients
2 cups flour
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons coarse sugar (sometimes called sparkling sugar)*
Directions
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 325°. Put flour, butter, granulated sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on low speed until blended, then increase to medium and mix until dough is no longer crumbly and just comes together.
Step 2
2
Press dough evenly into a 9-in. round cake pan. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Step 3
3
Bake until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Cut still-warm shortbread with a fork, tines down, into 16 wedge-shape pieces with shaggy edges. Cool completely, then invert pan onto a work surface and carefully separate cookies.
Step 4
4
*Find coarse sugar in the baking aisle.
Step 5
5
Make ahead: Up to 5 days. Store airtight up to 1 week.
Step 6
6
Note: Nutritional analysis is per cookie.
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