Do-It-All Salted Butter Shortbread Cookies
Deliciously buttery and crunchy shortbread cookies with a hint of salt, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup salted butter, fully melted
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan, lining it with overlapping parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt until evenly blended.
- Pour in the melted butter and mix gently with a spatula until a soft dough forms with no dry flour remaining.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan using your hands or the bottom of a measuring cup.
Baking
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top turns lightly golden and crisp.
- Allow the shortbread to cool completely in the pan.
- Lift it out using the parchment paper, then slice into squares or break into rustic pieces.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze them in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers.