
- 4 sticks butter softened
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar plus 1 Tablespoon more for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 cups flour
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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, beat the butter on high speed until fluffy and pale yellow. Add the 3/4 cup granulated sugar and the powdered sugar and continue beating until the mixture is no longer gritty when rubbed between your thumb and finger. Scrape down the sides of the bowl at least once during creaming to blend the ingredients evenly. Beat in the vanilla.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed or stir with a wooden spoon just until blended.
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Using floured fingertips, press the dough evenly into an ungreased small jelly roll pan. Sprinkle evenly with the 1 Tbs. granulated sugar.
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Bake the shortbread until the edges are golden, about 25-30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately use a thin, sharp knife to cut the shortbread into strips 3 inches by 1 inch. Use a toothpick or the tines of a fork to decorate the shortbread with a pattern of dots. Let the strips cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes before transferring them to the rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Sometimes I substitute one teaspoon of almond extract for one teaspoon of the vanilla extract to change things up. Either way is delicious, it just depends on what I'm in the mood for.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Adapted from method from Williams-Sonoma
I just made these because after finding your recipe on pinterest, I couldn’t stop thinking about them. I cut the recipe in half, and pressed into a 8×8 pan which took about 37 minutes. I couldn’t wait for them to cool completely so I snuck a bar out early. YUM! It’s perfect. Thanks for the great recipe.
Thanks, Erica for letting me know how they turned out! This means so much to me! Have a most wonderful day!
what type of flour
Kimberely, I use all-purpose flour in this recipe.
These sound delicious! Question: did you use salted butter?
Yes, Karen, I did use salted butter.
What is a jelly roll pan?
I love when food is tied to memories. You think of that time or person every time you eat it or make it. I have quite a few recipes that remind me of my grandmother. Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes.
The link up was great timing, my Grandfather’s Birthday was on Monday – 94 years old! He’s such a sweet man! I have lots of great memories in the kitchen with my grandmothers too:)
I would really like to try this shortbread recipe. . Pls can u tell me the amount of butter in grams and the size of your pan used.