Golden Oat Shortbread Cookies: A Buttery Delight

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• • Butter: 100 g (softened)
  • Sugar: 70 g
  • Salt: A pinch

• • Vanilla sugar: 8 g
  • Oil: 80 g (neutral, such as sunflower or canola)
  • Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons

• Flour: 200 g

For the Oat Topping:

• • Butter: 2 tablespoons (melted)
  • Powdered sugar: 2 tablespoons

• Oats: 2 tablespoons

Prep Time, Cooking Time, and Total Time

• • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

• Total Time: 35 minutes

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
   2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar.
2. Use a hand mixer or whisk to cream the mixture until light and fluffy. This step ensures the cookies have a tender texture.

Step 3: Incorporate the Wet Ingredients

1. 1. Add the oil to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix until well combined.

Step 4: Add the Dry Ingredients

1. Sift the flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt into the bowl.
2. Mix gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing, as this can result in tough cookies.

Step 5: Shape the Dough

1. 1. Scoop small portions of the dough (about a tablespoon each) and roll them into balls.

1. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each.
2. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.

Step 6: Prepare the Oat Topping

1. 1. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, and oats.

1. Mix until the oats are coated with the sweet, buttery mixture.

Step 7: Add the Topping

1. Sprinkle a small amount of the oat mixture onto the center of each cookie. Gently press the topping into the dough to ensure it adheres.

Step 8: Bake the Cookies

1. 1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown.

1. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Servings and Nutritional Information

• • Servings: 20-24 cookies
  • Calories (per cookie): Approximately 110 kcal

• • Protein: 1.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fat: 7 g

• • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Sugar: 4 g