Shortbread Cookies from 'Ted Lasso'

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Shortbread Cookies from 'Ted Lasso'

In the heartwarming television show "Ted Lasso", these buttery soft-set shortbread are coach Ted Lasso’s (Jason Sudeikis) secret to softening up his steely boss, team owner Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham).  

Several strips of homemade shortbread cookies on a gold platter

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Stand Time: 30 mins
Cool Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 27
Yield: 27 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter

  • 2 cups flour

  • 3/4 cup sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.

  2. Cut butter into small chunks and let stand until it reaches room temperature, about 30 minutes.

  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add vanilla and butter pieces; mix at medium-low speed until no butter chunks remain and dough just comes together.

  4. Transfer dough to prepared baking pan, pressing lightly into an even layer. Prick surface a few dozen times with a fork. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

  5. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack, about 45 minutes. Once cool, cut into 1x3-inch rectangles.


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