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Five Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
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.
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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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