Great for Christmas. Rich and buttery.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes Shortbread Cookie Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Work all the ingredients together with your hands until blended. Shape all of the dough into 1 inch balls.
- Bake cookies on ungreased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
- Let cool 10 minutes then carefully lift with spatula to cake racks to cool. Store in air tight container with wax paper between layers. Cookies keep well.
- Variations: Flatten some balls with tines of fork and press 1/4 of a red or green glace cherry in center of each. Make thumbprint indentation in some balls and fill with a tiny bit of jam, jelly or marmalade. Dip some balls in slightly beaten egg white and roll in finely chopped walnuts. Bake as they are or make an indentation in top and spoon in a little jam or marmalade. Dip some balls in egg white and roll in desiccated coconut. Bake as they are or make an indentation and spoon in a little jam, jelly or marmalade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 106.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
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Cody Pearson
[email protected]These cookies were a disaster! The dough was too dry and the cookies turned out hard and crumbly.
Adesuwa Obasuyi
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the dough to come together. I ended up adding a little bit of water and that helped.
Nazeema Grispe
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try them again with less sugar next time.
Sana Ali Rajput
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shortbread cookies, but these were really good! They were buttery and crumbly, just the way I like them.
Mateusz Kaliszewski
[email protected]These cookies are a classic for a reason. They're simple to make and they're always delicious.
Nikhil Saxena
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Tiger Heart
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. The cookies are delicious and they're perfect for any occasion.
Sudip Dhanuk
[email protected]These cookies were a big hit at my party! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Asmat Niazi
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The cookies were crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.
Bongani mambinja
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies baked up perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Franklin Ochiagha
[email protected]I love these shortbread cookies! They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect. I've made them for parties, bake sales, and just for fun. They're always a hit!
Lizette Botha
[email protected]These shortbread cookies were a delight! They had a perfect buttery flavor and a delightful crumbly texture. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out beautifully.