How to Make Simple Shortbread Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shortbread is a classic buttery and crumbly treat that is beloved by many. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and versatile dessert that is perfect for any occasion. These simple shortbread squares are quick and easy to make, making them a great go-to recipe for last-minute gatherings or weeknight desserts.

With a base of just butter, flour, and sugar, these shortbread squares are not only easy to make, but they also serve as a blank canvas for a variety of...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon colored sugar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 120
  • Yield: 120 cookie squares

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix 4 cups and 2 tablespoons flour, butter, and white sugar together in a bowl using your hands until completely mixed. Spread dough into the prepared baking pan; cover with waxed paper and press firmly into pan. Prick dough through the waxed paper using a fork; remove waxed paper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until shortbread is lightly browned, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn off oven and remove pan. Cut shortbread into 1-inch squares. Return pan to oven until oven is completely cooled.
  • Sprinkle shortbread with colored sugar, remove squares from pan, and store in an airtight container.
  • Nutrition

    50 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 22mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 6mg