Easy and Delicious Shortbread Cookies 

Why does this man make me feel so happy? Like every time I watch one of his videos his energy just instantly lifts my mood

If I knew shortbread cookies were this easy, I would have been making these every weekend 😍

Butter: 142g Salt: half a teaspoon Sugar (powdered): 1/2 cup Vanilla essence: one dash Flour: 180g

John, I made these today, my very first shortbread cookies recipe and they turned out PHENOMENAL… They literally taste like my favourite shortbread from childhood and personally, I think the salt adds depth and brings out the sweetness of the cookies! Thank you for another amazing recipe!

i love him because he eats while he cooks. It's so realistic!

10 tbsp unsalted butter unsalted butter, at room temperature 142g 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 180g 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt optional

I've tried so many shortbread recipes - these are superb! Everything he says is true - easy, crisp and melt in your mouth! I like that he is just a 'regular joe' who happens to be a fantastic baker! Thanks and I'll be trying many more of Preppy Kitchen's recipes! (just in time for the holidays!)

It’s crazy because I was JUST searching your channel for a classic shortbread cookie recipe and couldn’t find one, so decided to make the sugar cookies instead (absolutely amazing btw) and then a day later, you upload this! I’m so excited.

You don't know how much i appreciate you putting the measurements in grams as well

I absolutely LOVE that you use grams and cups and farenheit/celsius! I'm an American living abroad and getting used to using grams/celsius, so having both here is so useful for me. Thank you!

I’ve watched this like 6 times in the past few days trying to make these, and for some reason “like a pizza dough” just makes me smile every time

I love to make them into triangles and dip one corner into chocolate. Always a big favorite!

I made my first batch of these yesterday and they were delicious. The only issue I had was cutting them without them crumbling at all. It is evident from your comments that I need to let them warm more to room temperature, an easy fix. I will also try to make them with Splenda replacing the sugar for my diabetic wife. Has that been tried? Great video and recipe, thank you.

I have tried so many butter cookies recipes over the years- something or the other goes wrong! Not this. These were perfection. Just follow what the man says and you will have people asking for more cookies! ❤thank you sir for this awesome recipe! 🍪

I just made these out of lockdown boredom and let me tell you, THEY ARE AMAZING!! Buttery heaven!! They're so rich and light at the same time! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe with us @preppykitchen🥰

I made this recipe for my mom on mother's day. We did an afternoon tea, and they were perfect! Thank you so much for adding to that memory.

The way he's casually eating raw dough.. My hero😂😂.

Made them yesterday, couldn’t wait to so didn’t refrigerate, absolutely melt in the mouth crumbly gorgeous. First time l’ve used icing sugar in a shortbread recipe. Add a (small) sprinkle of edible (English) lavender, fresh or dried for a tea-time special. Yummy!

Perfect recipe for Christmas, shortbread and coffee with Baileys is our tradition on Christmas Day and I’m gonna have to try this! ♥️

Thank you! I was searching for a short bread recipe on line and none came with measurements. Making this now!

Hope he does a Christmas Cookie series! Love the PreppyKitchen!

I tried these and THIS RECIPE IS THE ONLY RECIPE YOU NEED FOR SHORTBREAD COOKIES!! THRY WERE SO RICH, BUTTERY, DENSE BUT YET SOFT AND PERFCTION IN EVERY BITE! 🤤

Omg! My Favorite!!!! I’m making these now :) The dough is in the fridge These are so delicious!! I baked mine for 13 min and an extra min would have been ok. I knew they needed more time because the top still looked wet at 10 min. At 13 min it looked dry, so I took them out. But an extra min would have been ok as they are very soft still and no color at the bottom. Thank You 👩🏻‍🍳

I used this recipe to make valentines day cookies for my boyfriend along with your American buttercream recipe to decorate them, they were gone within 2 days and were absolutely delicious!!

I made them this weekend as my Christmas cookies (I used a snow man cookie cutter). I made it all by hand, and they are delicious. Much better than my sugar cookies, and I can tell because I made both kinds at once!

I like him a lot. Don't know why! He's a very genuine smile that brings the cookies straight to the heart even when you know that you can't bake something half as good as he does!

These came out amazing! Its was even better than the store bought fancy ones. ❤

I think they’re beautiful cookies.

Shortbreads are one of my favorite cookies. I’m so happy I stumbled onto your videos.

I just made a batch of these and wanted to gobble up the whole batch! They were amazing and they looked great! So much better looking than some of the other recipes I checked out. The color was a tan around the edges and the little holes look so professional! Absolutely mouth watering! I’m going for another cookie!

Lachlan & George are surely two fortunate children to have a wonderfully talented Chef for a Dad!

you are the man! no depressing music, and ingredients are listed in US measurements! thank you!

This is my dream come true! My absolute favourite biscuit.

These cookies knocked my socks off! So easy and delicious…❤🎉😊

Shortbread cookies are one of my favorite cookies along with my homemade Scones and Tea Cakes..yummy.

I made these cookies and these hands down! The BEST SHORTBREAD COOKIES EVER!!it is tooo good !! I always used to eat Walker's shortbread cookies and wanted to make some of my own.....that's when I stumbled across ur video and its chef's kiss!!...way more healthier compared to all the unnecessary chemicals added to the walker's shortbread cookies...these are a must try....just be careful while adding salt !

I love easy cooking and I love Shortbread cookies so I love this video.... 👍...

Just made them. To my surprise they taste like Chicago Public School Butter Cookies. Took me back to my childhood in the 80's.Thanks great memories a simpler time.

Yum! I make mine with brown sugar for a slight buttery toffee flavor! I'll have to try this recipe too!

Oh, I made them today at work. These are the best shortbreads I've ever made. Everyone enjoyed them so much. And the texture. The shape. They're simply perfect! Can't be grateful enough for this post of yours. Hi from Scotland! ❤

Shortbread is my fav!! I love how easy this looks. Trying them tonight.

Cookies are done. Yaaaay! I put my stash in a container to keep next to my bed. When I have a cup of herbal tea I'll have a couple cookies.

"these might dont want a beauty contest" I dont care if my cookie and pie doesnt win a beauty contest, im here for its texture, taste and smell. This recipe has them all

His voice is so soothing and intellectual, I’m laying in bed eating some Lorna Doone shortbread cookies as I type this message. But he makes it look so easy the cooking part I could definitely watch his videos to learn new ideas.

Watched video, made 4 batches of these cookies in two days; including one with coconut butter for a family member who has a dairy allergy. All turned out fantastic and were loved by all the people I gave them to. Love your videos and am looking forward to making your blueberry pie next! Thank you! 💕❤️

I have made this recipe countless times at this point. My favorite cookie. Thank you 🥰

I have a recipe for pecan praline shortbread cookies that everyone loves. It’s essentially this recipe with crumbled pecan pralines mixed in. After slicing the dough, sprinkle each cookie with a small pinch of flaked sea salt. That sea salt makes all the difference!

You already know how much shape and prettiness matter. I was stumped on cutting rectangles/planks for slice and bake. Thanks. This brick is just what I need.

I just made them and within 4 minutes they were all gone, damn kids 😂

This recipe was soooo easy. I highly recommend it for anyone, who’s craving a quick batch of cookies👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

I love this guy and watch his tutorials even when I don't do them

You are my new hero ! Your charm your skills as a non pro baker make me feel like I can do this too ! Thanks for following you dream ..shortbread are my fav cookie ...and these are it !

Your voice is soothing, thanks for the stress relieving video, and now I know how to make shortbread, double win :)

These are amazing!!!! I made them into shapes and cut a hole to one of them, put nutella and made a cookie sandwich. They were a winner in the house

Yum! I love shortbreads

Thank you for making this recipe feel user friendly...you are so amazing thanks...

3:36 "i shouldn't be eating this but i do." The quote is my mood 24/7

No music, a nice guy explaining & giving US measurements! I can’t ask for anything more. I’m adding Lavender. Thanks for a great lesson! I love your pizza recipe, it was my first try & came out great. I hope you’re kids loved, “Pizza night”! My Lavender Shortbread cookies were great, also.

The cookies were amazing! They were so good ! The only thing Is that it was really hard to make it into a block as it kept cracking I suggest making it ur own shape ! It’s fun !😃

I love to watch him! His voice is so comforting!

I just found your videos a few days ago..you are so darling to watch..I have already watched many of your videos..being a Grandma..I could just pinch your cheek..you are so darling !

I always end up watching these vids at 3am and then craving it all night.

Wow those cookies looks delicious 😋 blessings from Chicago 🍀🍀🍀🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽 all the best 😉

These cookies were the best! I loved ur technique of rolling it up into a rectangular prism and slicing it 👌🏻

I wish I could reach into my screen and pull out one of these shortbread cookies! They look so good! Guess I'll just have to wait until I get home from work and make 'em myself!

So easy!!! Can't believe how good these cookies are!! Hubby ate the first batch. I'm making them again for the third time tomorrow lol...Thank you

Omg, I was just telling the parental I wanted a shortbread cookie recipe. Y'all have my phone tapd. 🤣 Can't wait to try. 😋

This has become my goto recipe whenever I need some shortbread fix. Tried a few times adding some cardamom powder to get some spiciness to the plain shortbread. Yummy! My morning and afternoon cuppa companion! 😋

John: The salt's optional. Also John: NEVER SKIP THE SALT. IT'S SO IMPORTANT!

Omg I added ALMOND EXTRACT to the dough along with vanilla & then sprinkled them with sugar when they came out of the oven! Phenomenal!!!

"This feels naughty for some reason" 😂

I absolutely love these cookies. The best part is that practicing the shapes is fun and you get to eat any mistakes!

I don't know why, but baking videos always make me giggle! By the way, I love shortbread cookies, they're absolutely scrumptious, if I weren't watching my diet I could eat at least nine shortbread cookies with a small glass of milk.

I just loveeeee shortbread cookies❤️

I had to ad a couple tsp of water to get that dough consistency, but it came out awesome in the end! I've never seen a shortbread dough with powdered sugar in the recipe, so I had to try this and it turned out great! I really want to try it with almond extract next time 😊

Whenever I look up recipes on here I always go to you. I like your disposition you’re very warm and fuzzy 😊

Finally a chef who also admits eating raw dough like I do!

You’re my favourite you make everything so easy to understand even the measurements.. thanks

Well You'll have to thank Scotland for this amazing biscuit 🏴

Thank you for being a real person and eating the dough

I love this recipe! I know me, so I am sure to dip the cookie (half way) in some melted chocolate, let it cool and set up then serve them that way. But either way, this is sure to be a hit around here. :)

Omg I just got around to making these and I’m in love 🥰 it’s buttery and moist and flavorful. Love you and your channel

I don't want to get a rise out of you guys, but the problem with shortbread is that they aren't making it any longer.

I made a few small changes and these turned out SO good, I replaced some of the confectioner's sugar with light brown sugar (about 1/4 cup) to give it a slight caramel flavour and replaced some of the flour with rice flour (about 1/4 cup too) to give it a little snap and crunch whilst still being soft

“This feels naughty for some reason.” 🤣🤣🤣 You and I were definitely thinking the same thing!

I really love your channel. Your videos have it all in my opinion....they are super informative and educational but also beautifully presented and humorous too! Your little tips and tricks actually make a huge difference. For example, your trick about slightly kneading the shortbread when you form it into a brick so you don’t have any cracks.....I always wondered why my slice and bake cookies always had cracks and holes...now I know! I have just now stumbled onto your videos and will be trying many of your recipes. I have been a joyful baker for decades but have been diagnosed with a gluten allergy (I know....ugh!) but I have been experimenting with different flours a lot so I am still baking, but have to make that substitution. I will try your recipes and methods and let you know how it goes! Once again, great videos! Your buttercream and decorating videos are especially great! Thanks so much!

Love how you made yours into “dominoes” ❤️

This recipe works every time, my oven only goes up to 250 so i added few more minutes to the original time and its perfect EVERY SINGLE TIME ❤

These are begging to be dipped in dark chocolate ganache

Omg I made these but I doubled the recipe and added one 7 oz. log of almond paste. So delicious, thank you!!

everything you make is so beautiful

Thank yiu! I love the 'brick' method so much! It is waaay easier and quicker than the pan version!

*Is the Vanilla a crucial ingredient?* I don't have any and was hoping to make these. PLEASE HELP! 😅👩🏻‍🍳🍪 *UPDATE:* I made them without the vanilla and can 100% confirm that it is NOT a crucial ingredient! 🥳 They came out delicious! I rolled mine into a log instead of a brick because I wanted round cookies Cut 1/2 in. slices and baked at 350°F for 15 minutes

This is my son's favourite cookies. Thank you, I love all your recepies

Warning; make sure the butter is actually room temp, or else you’ll end up with a sandcastle instead of a brick

They are beyond delicious! I made them and lemon cookies (and batter for crinkle cookies! I had so much flower flying that even the kids next door were covered in dust!) These were my all time favorite! I put them in the freezer and they came out perfectly! Oh, the lemon cookies were great too but I didn't add enough space in between them so I had one giant cookie and if anyone had seen them they would have been scared to taste them! (I also overbaked them by ten minutes! Fortunately I stored them with the shortbread cookies and they ended up soft after all!

I melt chocolate and make a sandwich out of them, I call them “Mommas Milano’s” 😉. DELISH 💚

Oh wow I love short breads I have to try this.

When he said "this feels naughty for some reason" i couldn't stop laughing

These cookies are DIVIIIINE! I make them often! I'm going to make my own Twix out of them one of these days! I now double the recipe because they're so addicting and I eat most of them, hubs prefers salty snacks. Thank God! Lololol!