How do you make shortbread bisciuts?

Shortbread Biscuits: A Simple and Delicious Treat

Ingredients:

* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

* 1/2 cup granulated sugar

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. You can use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer.

2. Add the Salt and Flour: Add the salt and gradually whisk in the flour until a dough forms. Do not overmix.

3. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

4. Roll and Cut: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.

5. Bake: Arrange the cutouts on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

6. Cool and Enjoy: Let the shortbread biscuits cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for Success:

* Use cold butter: The cold butter helps keep the shortbread crumbly.

* Don't overmix: Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in tough shortbread.

* Chill the dough: Chilling the dough allows the butter to solidify, resulting in a more tender shortbread.

* Don't overbake: Overbaking can make the shortbread dry and hard.

* Store in an airtight container: Shortbread biscuits will stay fresh for several days in an airtight container at room temperature.

Flavor Variations:

* Chocolate: Add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the dough.

* Lemon: Add the zest of one lemon to the dough.

* Cinnamon: Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dough.

* Sprinkles: Dip the cut-out shapes in melted chocolate and sprinkle with colorful sprinkles before baking.

Enjoy your homemade shortbread biscuits!