classic butter shortbread 😌—simple, rich, and dangerously easy to eat. Here’s a **traditional, no-fuss butter shortbread cookie recipe** that’s crisp on the edges and melt-in-your-mouth tender. --- ## Classic Butter Shortbread Cookies ### Ingredients (makes ~24 cookies) * 1 cup (226 g) **unsalted butter**, softened * ½ cup (60 g) **powdered sugar** * 1 teaspoon **vanilla extract** (optional but lovely) * 2 cups (250 g) **all-purpose flour** * ¼ teaspoon **salt** --- ### Instructions 1. **Cream