

The possibilities with shortbread are endless!

I even have a page with 100+ Top Cookie Recipes you’ll want to bookmark for all of your cookie needs (including tons of shortbread variations) after you make these simple treats. For me, that means having loads of easy cookie recipes I can pull together at the drop of a hat.

Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.One of the best parts about being a Bold Baker is having lots of sweet tricks up your sleeve. Bake cookies at 350 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes until just starting to turn pale golden brown on the edges.The cookie dough can stretch out of shape easily when warm ~ For the best result, keep the dough as cold as possible while cutting the cookies. Re-roll the remaining dough scraps and continue to cut until all the dough is used. Carefully transfer cut cookies to a baking sheet with a small spatula. Use a round cookie cutter to cut the dough into cookies.To prevent sticking and tearing of the dough, sprinkle your work surface, the top of the dough, and your rolling pin with a bit of all-purpose flour before rolling. Working with one disc at a time, remove from the refrigerator and roll to just slightly thicker than 1/8-inch thickness.It may be tempting to skip the chilling time, but chilling the dough is essential to easy cutting of the cookies and to keeping the cookies from spreading while baking. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. Divide dough into two equal parts and use your hands to form each part into a disc.Add the milk and blend until just combined. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until just combined and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.Beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 1 minute. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter for about 30 seconds with an electric mixer at medium speed.
