Simple Shortbread Cookies

,
Simple Shortbread Cookies
cookies
Imagine these on your TG table :)
short bread collage
Another of my Joy of Baking recipes. Let me tell you right off the bat, that there ain’t nothing simple about these babies. This whole procedure is a temperature thing and the dough has to be just so, sos to not crumble or stick – Very interesting experience – As Indians we so casually make chappatis, pooris and naans, and yet a cookie dough can lead you a dance! I followed every one of steps and advise Stephanie gives and she did say that the dough can crack – I saw hers did, but CERTAINLY not as much as mine did. But I am a quick learner and keep refrigerating the dough after each batch until they went in the oven. They turned out to be beauties, but surely they were a labor of love. While I am happy to say I made 4 dozens at least, I ate only 1 and send the rest to the school for the Election Day Bake Sale :) For the process explanation, click here and listen to Stepahnie;s reassuring voice… And enjoy my pictures :)
Shortbread
sugar sprinkled Shortbreads
Just for variety :)
shortbread cookies
Pass on the goodness!
Skills

Posted on

November 21, 2011

55 Comments

  1. Vatsala. on November 21, 2011 at 2:47 am

    What a lovely cookies!
    But your link is not working:(

    Reply
  2. Deeksha on November 21, 2011 at 3:44 am

    Cute n delicious cookies.

    Reply
  4. Pasta and Paratha on November 21, 2011 at 4:16 am

    Can i go back to school? I wanna go where you send all your delicious treats !

    Reply
  6. Raji on November 21, 2011 at 4:48 am

    Shortbread cookies are my favourite, simple buttery indulgence. Yours look too good.

    Reply
  7. Paaka Shaale on November 21, 2011 at 5:32 am

    Perfect short bread cookies!!! Surely the labor of love :)

    Reply
  8. Prathibha on November 21, 2011 at 5:49 am

    cookies look so perfectly shaped n baked dear..

    Reply
  9. Radhika on November 21, 2011 at 5:55 am

    Oh my these are absolutely beautiful.

    Reply
  10. Dzoli on November 21, 2011 at 6:10 am

    Just needed a recipe like this one:))

    Reply
  12. revathi on November 21, 2011 at 7:23 am

    Cookies looks superb..:) delicious..
    Reva

    Reply
  13. Zareena on November 21, 2011 at 7:40 am

    These look very cute and lovely. Perfectly baked

    Reply
  16. Charles on November 21, 2011 at 10:33 am

    Beautiful looking cookies Priya… I love shortbread so much. I think you forgot the link to Stephanie though :( No cookie goodness for me!

    Charles @ FiveEuroFood.com

    Reply
  17. Priya on November 21, 2011 at 10:42 am

    Scrumptious cookies, very addictive definitely.

    Reply
  18. Prathima Rao on November 21, 2011 at 11:03 am

    Adorable, stunning!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

    Reply
  20. Archana on November 21, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    Priya have mercy!! First it was those delicious cup cake now these delicious cookies. I am struck by pangs. hunger pangs and nothing but these cookies will satisfy me now.

    Reply
  21. Archana on November 21, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    but you are right Joy of baking is watching a master at work.

    Reply
  22. Archana on November 21, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    but you are right Joy of baking is watching a master at work.

    Reply
  23. Alpana on November 21, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    I love baking & eating cookies…….so another awesome recipe goes into my cookie bag……..thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  24. Nandini on November 21, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    Cute cookies! So sweet and lovely! Yum!

    Reply
  26. Nalini's Kitchen on November 21, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    Cookies are delicious and luv the shape.Beautiful presentation.

    Reply
  27. Zainab on November 21, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    Wow they are the cutest cookies ever!! I would bake them on valentines day!!( i hope you understand that i am just avoiding to bake… For the fact i am not as good as u)!!! :)

    Reply
  30. julie on November 21, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    Reminded me of the little hearts packet..perfectly baked cookies,yummy!!

    Reply
  31. julie on November 21, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    Reminded me of the little hearts packet..perfectly baked cookies,yummy!!

    Reply
  32. Sobha Shyam on November 21, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    awesome cookies, simply irresistible..

    Reply
  33. Manju on November 21, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    those look seriously good!! I usually make them during the holidays and always make extra dough and freeze it to use later :)

    Reply
  34. Uma on November 21, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    Cute cute little hearts. Love to have them with lemon posset.

    Reply
  35. divya on November 21, 2011 at 11:20 pm

    wow…sounds absolutely tempting…excellent cliks

    Reply
  37. Ramya on November 22, 2011 at 2:15 am

    What a cute looking cookies!! Even i am a big follower of Joy of baking:)
    And a big thank u for the lovely words and even a bigger hug to u:-)

    Reply
  38. Vidhya on November 22, 2011 at 3:54 am

    Priya these cookies looks like they were made by a pro.

    Reply
  39. Shanthi on November 22, 2011 at 4:14 am

    This looks extremely awesome and would love to have it.

    Reply
  40. cookingvarieties on November 22, 2011 at 4:21 am

    very delicious looking cookies…cool huh, tempt me to wanna have a bite

    Reply
  41. Anisha on November 22, 2011 at 6:01 am

    The cookies look great… sure it is the labour of love!

    Reply
  42. Katerina on November 22, 2011 at 8:45 am

    These little hearts spoke directly to my heart! Beautiful treats!

    Reply
  43. Shanavi on November 22, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    Wow, perfectly made cookies , without any cracks and damn, they r in good shape..Can u pass ome here ? And yeah Priya, We'll meet when u come here to chennai..So, u r planning for a vacation ? Thatz some good news there..

    Reply
  44. vineetha on November 22, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    Loved the new look of ur blog and the cookies look stunning !

    Reply
  45. Bakinghandz on November 22, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    very pretty cookies :-) would love to try baking them

    Reply
  46. Namitha on November 22, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    Love them :-) Every year I make a big batch for the holiday goodie bag I share with friends :-)Everyone loves them

    Reply
  47. themustardseed on November 23, 2011 at 1:08 am

    These are so beautiful and look delicious! I think they would make a great thanksgiving treat too!

    Reply
  50. Momof3 on November 23, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    They look perfect n beautiful…inviting!! would like a handful of them:).

    Reply
  51. DV on November 24, 2011 at 5:55 am

    Looks like one of those melt-in-the-mouth kind! Fantastic! :)

    TastyVegCooking

    Reply
  52. Roxana GreenGirl on November 27, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    Shortbread is such a family tradition around Christmas time. Yours look great! love the heart shape!

    Reply
  53. Bizzy B. Bakes on November 28, 2011 at 4:47 am

    These are so sweet looking and I am sure, they are sweet tasting.

    Reply
  54. Shutterbug on December 1, 2011 at 6:28 am

    i love shortbread cookies! yum!

    Reply
  55. Teena Mary on January 22, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    First time on your blog! Loving all your recipes. This one looks yum & perfect for my event. If you are willing to, you can send this recipe and any other sweet & romantic recipes to my ongoing ''Valentine's Day Event'' :) Soo happy to follow you :)

    Reply

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *