How to Make 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shortbread cookies are a classic treat that has been enjoyed for centuries. With their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and simple yet delicious flavor, it's no wonder these cookies are a favorite among both home bakers and professional pastry chefs alike. And the best part? These cookies can easily be made with just three simple ingredients, making them a go-to recipe for any occasion.

These 3-ingredient shortbread cookies require only butter, sugar, and flour, making them a perfe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 12 maraschino cherries

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C.)
  • Combine butter or margarine, flour, and confectioners' sugar; beat for 10 minutes.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with maraschino cherry pieces.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
  • Nutrition

    147 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 73mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 20mg