Crumbly shortbread cookies
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. I'm eager to share with you a step-by-step guide on how to make it.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sift flour and salt into a deep bowl. Add sugar and mix. Add finely chopped (or grated) butter and rub into a uniform crumb with your hands. Work quickly to prevent the butter from melting.
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Step 2
2. Add the eggs (two whole eggs and one additional yolk). If the dough is too dry, add a couple of tablespoons of ice water. Roll into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
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Step 3
3. Roll out the dough thinly on a work surface and cut out cookies. You can top them with nuts (in this case, pine nuts). Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and put into a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Bake the cookies for about 12-17 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 4
4. That's it, the crumbly shortbread cookies are ready. Before serving, you can dust them with powdered sugar, drizzle with icing, or melted chocolate.