Sunday, June 12, 2011

Ina Garten's Shortbread Cookies

The Barefoot Contessa's Shortbread Cookies



  • 3/4 lb unsalted butter at room temperature

  • 1 C sugar, plus extra for sprinkling

  • 1 t pure vanilla extract

  • 3.5 C AP Flour

  • 1/4 t salt

Preheat oven to 350


Fit electric mixer with paddle - mix butter and 1 C sugar until just combined, add vanilla. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt, then add them to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together. Dump onto flour dusted surface and shape into a flat disk - wrap in plastice and chill for 30 minutes.


Roll the dough 1/2" thick and cut into 3" x 1" shapes, place cookies on ungreased baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until edges begin to brown - allow to cool to room temperature.

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