Shortbread Biscuit
A easy shortbread biscuit with four ingredients, that is creamy and tastes nice. Takes next to no time to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 16 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Servings 24 servings
Calories 300 kcal
- 250 grams butter, softened
- 3/4 cup icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
Heat oven to 180 C / 350 F. In a stand mixer, beat butter, icing sugar and vanilla with paddle attachment until creamy. Stir in flour. If dough is crumbly , add 1-2 tbsp of softened butter. Mix the butter into the mixture.
On a floured surface, tip out mixture and knead until it comes together and forms a dough.
Roll dough 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into small shapes by hand or use cookie cutters. Place 1/2 inch apart on a baking tray, lined with baking paper.
Bake for 16 minutes or until set and bottoms are light golden brown. Remove from tray and cool on a wire rack till completely cooled. You can leave these biscuits plain or decorate with chocolate and sprinkles.