Four simple ingredients: butter, powdered sugar, flour and kosher salt. Basic staples found in any pantry that triumphantly come together in these delicious Bien Cuit Shortbread. I've never been to the eponymous New York bakery where the recipe comes from but, fortunately, now I don't have to make the cross-country trek.
I first saw the shortbread featured on Food 52's Instagram account. To be honest, it was their finger-like shape that really caught my attention. When I read Amanda Hesser's testimony that they were the world's best shortbread I couldn't not make them. Indeed, she was absolutely correct...the cookies were so delicious: short, buttery and just a hint of sweetness. I think they will be a strong contender for this year's holiday cookie box.
