These classic butter shortbread cookies are crisp, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Made with simple pantry ingredients and coated with sparkling sugar, they’re perfect for afternoon tea, holiday cookie trays, or an everyday sweet treat. Their delicate texture and rich buttery flavor make them absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Extra sugar for coating

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add flour and salt and mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Roll dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
5. Cut into round scalloped cookies.
6. Coat edges lightly with sugar.
7. Place on a lined baking sheet.
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
9. Cool completely before serving.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

24 cookies 🍪✨