# Shortbread cookies (from Food Network)

Video: [Ina Garten's Shortbread Cookies | Barefoot Contessa | Food Network](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ) by [Food Network](https://www.youtube.com/@FoodNetwork).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$0.72 per serving, ~$7.22 for ~10 portions (assumed); saves ~$3.28* per serving (82%) vs ordering out (~$4.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 10 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario café baked good at ~$4, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 3/4 lb butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- a little bit of sugar sugar _(amount estimated)_
- semi-sweet chocolate semi-sweet chocolate

## Steps

1. [0:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=4s) Add room temperature butter, sugar, and vanilla extract to an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
2. [0:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=11s) Add all-purpose flour and kosher salt to the mixer bowl.
3. [0:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=16s) Turn the mixer on low and mix until the ingredients just come together.
4. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=20s) Turn the dough out onto a floured board and shape it into a flat disc.
5. [0:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=23s) Wrap the dough disc in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
6. [0:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=28s) Unwrap the chilled shortbread dough and place it on a floured work surface.
7. [0:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=36s) Cut the dough disc in half, reserving the other half.
8. [1:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=68s) Flour the rolling pin and roll out the dough to about half an inch thick.
9. [1:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=78s) Cut out finger-shaped cookies using a pastry cutter.
10. [1:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=81s) Place the cut cookies on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
11. [1:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=89s) Sprinkle a little bit of sugar on top of the cookies.
12. [1:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=93s) Bake the cookies at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes until they just start to brown on the edges.
13. [2:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=123s) Shave semi-sweet chocolate using a knife.
14. [2:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=133s) Place half of the shaved chocolate in a bowl and microwave for 30 seconds to melt.
15. [2:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=146s) Add the remaining shaved chocolate and stir to melt it into the warm chocolate.
16. [3:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLRJplOPhQ&t=186s) Dip or drizzle half of each baked and cooled shortbread cookie in the melted chocolate.

## Equipment

- electric mixer
- paddle attachment
- rolling pin
- pastry cutter
- half sheet pan
- parchment paper
- knife
- microwave
- glass bowl
- wooden spoon

## What the video didn't say

- servings not stated
- total preparation and cooking time not stated
- exact amount of chocolate not stated

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