Air Fryer Shortbread Cookies: Easy, Buttery Bliss at Home
Enjoy the delightful taste of shortbread cookies made effortlessly in your air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, then add the flour and salt gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a log and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
- Slice the chilled dough into rounds and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool before serving.
Notes
- For variations, try adding chocolate chips or nuts.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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