Shortbread cookies
Description
This recipe won't take much time. Baking sweet shortbread cookies is very easy. There are countless recipes for shortcrust cookies, and every homemaker has her own favorite, time-tested version. But to find that perfect recipe, you'll need to try many variations. I suggest giving this one a try. The tender, crumbly shortbread cookies made with this recipe literally melt in your mouth. Check out the recipe and start baking. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Rub the butter into the flour and salt until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- 2
Step 2
Beat three egg yolks with powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix the remaining yolk with one tablespoon of water and set aside for brushing the cookies.
- 3
Step 3
Add the beaten egg yolks to the butter-flour crumbs.
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Step 4
Knead the smooth dough, then place it in the refrigerator for half an hour.
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Step 5
To make the cookies, we won't roll out the dough. It's very delicate and will tear when rolled. Pinch off small pieces of dough, roll them into balls, and then you can flatten each one. Shape the cookies as you prefer. Place the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Step 6
Brush the cookies with egg yolk, let them dry slightly, then brush them once more. Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 15-20 minutes.