This week I have decided that it is high time I post a recipe for everyone! There hasn’t been much going on in terms of events in our lives as the weather has been windy, cold, damp… and did I mention windy?! We have been camping out indoors and visiting neighbors as much as possible to kill some time. However, W & I did bake some shortbread cookies and they were completely delicious! And, I know, shortbread cookies are pretty simple and straight forward to bake.. but I liked these so much I thought I would post the recipe anyways!
This particular recipe I found at http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/2013/12/easiest-shortbread-cookie-recipe-ever/ … I figured with letting a toddler do most of the baking this time that this recipe was perfect, especially with the name of it “Easiest Shortbread Cookies Ever”; its best to keep it simple with kids in the kitchen!
We followed the recipe as it is written except I added about a tsp of vanilla, as I am a self proclaimed “vanilla-holic”. I need it in everything. It makes life better… and yes, I even admit to putting a few dabs on my wrists as perfume once in awhile. See? A bit obsessed with it.
Anyways, these cookies were so easy to work with, none of this letting the dough set in the refrigerator while your kid cries because they have to wait even more time for the cookies to be ready and they’re only half ways done. And they turned out beautifully!
We baked them to a perfect golden on the bottom just letting the color start to creep up the sides. Flaky, buttery goodness. Completely perfect.
I do, however, recommend thinking of a friend or two whom you can surprise with some once they are baked as the recipe made quite a few; or if calories aren’t an issue with you… go to town! I know I wanted to.
Anyways, I hope you all enjoy this recipe link. I highly recommend you try them, they are so perfect this time of year!
Lots of Love,
A… xox
http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/And take a look at that message cookie cutter set she has! If anyone is still looking for Christmas gifts for me… this would be high on my list!
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup sifted icing sugar {confectioners sugar}
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Preheat oven to 300 deg F
- Place butter in a large bowl or mixer
- Gradually beat in sugar until smooth and creamy, mix well
- Stir in 2 cups of flour just until incorporated, don’t overmix!
- Divide dough into 4 parts
- Roll out dough on floured surface to ¼ inch thickness, one part at a time
- Cut shapes with cookie cutter
- Place on ungreased baking sheets
- Bake until cookies turn light golden colour, about 10-12 minutes
- Slide onto racks to cool
- Store in covered container or fridge for one month! They can be frozen but texture will soften
The Nomadic Housewife 