Today I’m sharing a recipe for high-altitude shortbread cookies that are SO addictive! Plus, they bake up in a sheet pan, so they’re really easy to make and you don’t have to worry about batch-baking.
These are super simple and they only have 5 ingredients- everything is really simple! I pretty much always have everything needed for these cookies. Let’s get to it!
These cookies are incredibly easy to make- we’re starting out with butter and sugar. If you feel like grabbing some good quality butter, this is a great recipe to use it with!
Then we’re adding in the vanilla extract and continue to mix until everything is well combined. I like to use vanilla bean paste here, or an extract with extra seeds in it.
Once that is well mixed, we’re beating in the flour and salt. Your dough should be soft, but a little crumbly, like the pictures below.
Once your dough is well mixed, dump it onto a greased and parchment lined quarter sheet pan. A quarter sheet pan is the perfect option for these cookies, and for SO many things in the kitchen, so I really recommend grabbing one if you don’t already have one. BUT, you can also use a 13×9 inch cake pan if you don’t have one.
Press the dough into the pan evenly. Then use a sharp knife to cut the cookie dough into bars or whatever shape you prefer. This will help guide you for cutting the cookies after they’ve baked. Finally, prick the cookies all over with a fork and pop them into the oven.
Once baked, while the cookies are still hot, use the same sharp knife to re-cut the bars. Then let the cookies cool completely in the pan before removing and serving. Enjoy!
These cookies are crazy easy, but I have all the tips and tricks to help you along the way!
Hope you guys love these!
Hello and welcome! My name is Nicole, and Dough-eyed is a food blog for people who want to bake for their family and friends in high-altitude areas. Think of me as a friendly voice there with you in the kitchen, here to give you confidence when you’re baking, and to help you with the struggles of baking at high-altitude. Come back every week for new recipes, tips, and advice on high-altitude baking!
Hello and welcome! My name is Nicole, and Dough-eyed is a food blog for people who want to bake for their family and friends in high-altitude areas. Think of me as a friendly voice there with you in the kitchen, here to give you confidence when you’re baking, and to help you with the struggles of baking at high-altitude. Come back every week for new recipes, tips, and advice on high-altitude baking!
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