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Five Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

Recipe by Marie's Kitchen

A buttery, melt‑in‑your‑mouth shortbread cookie made with just five pantry staples—unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, flour, and salt. The dough rolls out easily, yields 40‑50 cookies, and can be dressed up with melted chocolate and festive sprinkles for a holiday treat.

EasyAmericanServes 10

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Source Video
30m
Prep
45m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 25m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.47
Total cost
$0.65
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Soften butter thoroughly before beating
  • Do not over‑mix after adding flour
  • Preheat oven to the correct temperature
  • Bake until edges are lightly golden

Safety Warnings

  • Use oven mitts when handling hot baking sheets.
  • Melted chocolate can cause burns; stir frequently and avoid overheating.
  • Be careful when using a hot oven; keep children away from the stove.

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