Shortbread Cookies

Step 1

Separate the egg whites from the yolks, keeping only the yolks. Bring the butter to room temperature. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, softened butter, egg yolks & a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Mix with your hands until it comes together into a ball of dough.

Step 3

Cover the bowl of dough with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 min.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Transfer the chilled dough to a sheet of parchment paper. Cover with another sheet. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a circle about 1/8" thick.

Step 5

Remove the top sheet of parchment paper. Set it aside for use later. Use a cookie cutter or drinking glass to cut out discs of dough.

Step 6

Remove the dough from around the discs. Form the dough scraps into a ball. Set the ball aside.

Step 7

Transfer the parchment paper of cookies to a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 min at 350°F.

Step 8

Roll out the remaining ball of dough onto the reserved parchment paper. Cut out more cookies. Transfer the parchment paper of cookies to a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 min at 350°F.

Step 9

Let the cookies cool slightly. Serve & enjoy!