Shortbread — Your Half Batch

Uses your note “To make half (murat and me only)” and your substitution of powdered sugar. Your half-batch note keeps 2 tbsp (30 ml) vanilla, the same as the original full batch; preserved as written. The source header says 30 minutes baking but its biscuit method says 12–15 minutes.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cream butter and icing sugar until very light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Fold in flour to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Roll into balls and flatten with the base of a floured glass, or roll out and cut into shapes.

Step 3

Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are golden. Larger rectangles need longer; the saved clipping refers to additional finger-cutting notes that are not included.

Step 4

Cool and serve, or dip in melted chocolate if desired.