Eggless shortbread cookies
Description
Perfect with tea and coffee. This incredibly easy recipe for eggless shortbread cookies is a real lifesaver when unexpected guests arrive and you want to serve something with tea. Soft and crunchy, these cookies are an essential addition to every home cook's recipe collection. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a deep bowl, combine the flour sifted with baking powder and the instant custard powder. Gently mix.
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Step 2
2. Combine melted butter (in the recipe for eggless shortbread cookies, you can also use odorless vegetable oil) with sugar and mix thoroughly until the sugar dissolves. Gently mix in the dry ingredients. Add vanilla essence or a pinch of vanillin.
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Step 3
3. Next, knead the soft, smooth dough thoroughly. If time allows, let it rest for 30–40 minutes, wrapped in plastic wrap, for example.
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Step 4
4. From the resulting mixture, form small balls and flatten them with a fork or by hand. The thinner the dough, the crispier the eggless shortbread cookies will be at home; the thicker it is, the softer they will turn out. Place them on a baking sheet or baking pan and put into a preheated oven.
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Step 5
5. These cookies bake very quickly—only 10–13 minutes. It's important not to over-dry them in the oven. This is a simple recipe for eggless shortbread cookies. Let them cool slightly, sprinkle with powdered sugar on top, and serve.