Classic Butter Shortbread Cookies

Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).

In a bowl, mix flour and 50 g sugar.

Add cold butter cubes and rub with fingers or use a pastry cutter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

Knead briefly to form a smooth dough (do not overwork).

Roll out the dough to 1 cm thickness and cut into shapes.

Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Sprinkle remaining sugar over the cookies.

Bake for 20–25 minutes or until pale golden.

Let cool completely on a wire rack.

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