These Vanilla Shortbread Cookies with Nutella filling are a decadent yet simple treat. Buttery shortbread cookies are an easy recipe with just a few ingredients!
Vanilla Cookies
I love a dessert with a few, simple ingredients. These vanilla shortbread cookies are sandwiched with Nutella filling, and they are delightful.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THESE BUTTER SHORTBREAD COOKIES:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt, plus a sprinkle of sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- â…› cup, Nutella
DIRECTIONS TO MAKE BUTTER SHORTBREAD COOKIES:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, whisk the flour and salt together. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Blend in the vanilla. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Form the dough into a log shape (about 2″ in diameter) and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour or until firm. (alternatively, you can also roll out dough and use a circular cutter to make cookie shapes– if you’re short on time)
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If dough was chilled, unwrap dough and slice into circles, about ½″ thick. Place shortbread cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until cookies are very lightly browned around the edges. Remove cookies from baking sheet and cool completely on a wire cooling rack.
- To make sandwich cookies, add about a tablespoon of chocolate spread to half the cookies and sandwich them with the other halves.
This recipe is great, not only because it is easy, but you can make it in stages. You are not committed to being stuck in the kitchen through the entire process. Mix your dough, and then let it chill and go about your business. Come back when you are ready for the baking!
handy tools to easily whip together these vanilla shortbread cookies:
- stand mixer – mixing, blending, whipping…THE BEST
- baking sheets – best nonstick, durable, easy to clean
frequently asked questions
How to make healthy shortbread cookies?
You can make substitutions like oat flour and coconut oil to make these cookies a bit healthier.
How to make vanilla bean shortbread cookies with cornstarch?
There is a great recipe at Erren’s Kitchen that shows you how to make vanilla bean shortbread cookies with cornstarch and vanilla bean paste!
What is the difference between a sugar cookie and shortbread cookie?
Sugar cookies are typically sweeter than shortbread cookies, and have a lighter, crisper texture. Shortbread cookies are traditionally made from one part sugar, two parts butter or margarine, and three parts flour.
A cup of coffee or tea and you’ve got the perfect treat for “me time” in the late afternoon or evening.
Vanilla Shortbread Cookies
These Vanilla Shortbread Cookies with Nutella filling are a decadent yet simple treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt, plus a sprinkle of sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- â…› cup, Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, whisk the flour and salt together. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Blend in the vanilla. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Form the dough into a log shape (about 2" in diameter) and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour or until firm. (alternatively, you can also roll out dough and use a circular cutter to make cookie shapes-- if you're short on time)
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If dough was chilled, unwrap dough and slice into circles, about ½" thick. Place shortbread cookie son the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until cookies are very lightly browned around the edges. Remove cookies from baking sheet and cool completely on a wire cooling rack.
- To make sandwich cookies, add about a tablespoon of chocolate spread to half the cookies and sandwich them with the other halves.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 251Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 96mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g
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