Shortbread Cookies

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter

  softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

• 1 Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 2 In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• 3 Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
• 4 Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
• 5 Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes or slice into rectangles.
• 6 Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and prick with a fork for a classic
  look.
• 7 Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
• 8 Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a
  wire rack to cool completely.

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