Shortbread cookies the simple way
10 servings
30 minutes
Sand cookies are a classic of home baking known for their tenderness and crumbly texture. This simple recipe has roots in Russian cuisine, where such cookies were made from accessible ingredients: butter, flour, sugar, and eggs. The high butter content gives the dough a rich, buttery flavor with a hint of sweetness. After baking, it is initially soft but becomes brittle and crumbly as it cools. These cookies pair wonderfully with morning tea or coffee and warm milk before bed. They can be further decorated with powdered sugar, icing, or chocolate. The simplicity of preparation makes it an excellent choice for those just starting their journey in home baking.
1
Mix the yolk and powdered sugar in a deep bowl.
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
- Icing sugar: 50 g
2
Add flour, softened butter, and salt.
- Wheat flour: 300 g
- Butter: 150 g
- Salt: pinch
3
Knead the dough until it forms a solid, dense ball.
4
Once the dough is ready, place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
5
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
6
After that, roll it out to about 0.5–0.7 cm thick and cut out cookies with molds.
7
Bake the cookies for 10 minutes until golden brown. At first, they will be soft, but they will harden as they cool.
