Classic Shortbread Cookies

These classic shortbread cookies prove that simple ingredients make the best baking. Made with our freshly stone-milled organic all-purpose flour, they bake up tender, delicate, and lightly golden with that signature shortbread texture throughout.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups Farm2Flour All-Purpose Flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tsp cornstarch

Directions:

1. Cream the Butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
   
   
2. Add Sugar & Vanilla: Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
   
   
3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, salt, and cornstarch. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix — this keeps the cookies tender.
   
   
4. Chill the Dough: Press the dough into a disk, wrap tightly, and chill for 30–45 minutes to prevent spreading.
   
   
5. Roll & Cut: Roll the dough to about ¼ inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes or simple rectangles.
   
   
6. Bake: Bake at 325°F for 12–15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden while the tops remain pale.
   
   
7. Cool: Let cool completely before moving. The cookies will firm up as they cool.