Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt until blended.
- Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch (2.5-cm) balls and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
- Shortbread cookies are a traditional Scottish treat.
- Shortbread is traditionally made with one part sugar, two parts butter, and three parts flour.
- Shortbread cookies are often flavored with vanilla, almond, or lemon.
