These delicate shortbread cookies literally melt on your tongue with their incredibly tender, crumbly texture. With just a few simple ingredients, these buttery cookies are impossibly light and delicious, perfect for tea time, gift-giving, or anytime you crave something sweet and simple. Their pale golden color and sugar-dusted tops make them as beautiful as they are delicious.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
For Finishing:
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Equipment
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling rack
- Cookie scoop or spoon
Instructions
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