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Easy Vegan Shortbread Cookies

Recipe by Sara Kidd

A quick and simple vegan shortbread cookie recipe that uses only four core ingredients. The dough is light, buttery, and crumbly, perfect for cutting into heart shapes or any favorite cutter. Bake them on the top rack for an even golden edge and enjoy with tea or coffee.

EasyAmericanServes 8

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Source Video
16m
Prep
35m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 1m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$4.32
Per serving:$0.54

Critical Success Points

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix flour into the butter mixture just until a dough forms.
  • Adjust dough consistency with extra flour if sticky.
  • Bake at 350°F on the top rack for 25 minutes, monitoring colour.

Safety Warnings

  • Use oven mitts when handling the hot baking tray.
  • Be careful with sharp cookie cutters.

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