Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt
- 1/2 cup (50g) heavy cream
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
15-20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour and salt and gradually add to the butter mixture, beating until dough forms.
- Divide dough into two equal portions and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out each portion of dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out cookies using a desired cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Whisk together heavy cream and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- Brush the surface of each cookie with the cream mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Light and airy
- Buttery and flavorful
- Hint of vanilla
- Festive and elegant
User Comments:
- "These cookies are absolutely delightful! They have the perfect balance of sweetness and richness."
- "The whipped cream frosting takes these shortbread cookies to the next level. They're so light and fluffy!"
- "I love that this recipe is so easy to make. It's perfect for a quick and festive treat."
- "I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them."
- "These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're simple, delicious, and sure to please everyone."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to refrigerate the dough before rolling out to prevent it from becoming too soft.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to spread the cream mixture over the cookies.
- Be careful not to overbake the cookies, or they will become dry.
