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

Shortbread cookies are a beloved classic in the world of baking. With just the right amount of buttery richness and a delicate crumbly texture, they are the perfect treat for any occasion. And what’s even better? This recipe for Three-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies is incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these cookies are sure to be a hit!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup superfine sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving an overhang on all sides.
  • Mix butter and sugar together with a spoon until texture is sandy. Slowly mix in flour. Knead dough a few times until crumbly, not smooth. Pat dough over the bottom of the prepared pan. Prick all over with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes. Score with a knife while still warm. Lift out foil and let cookies cool on a baking rack. Break apart on cut lines when completely cooled.
  • Nutrition

    146 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 66mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 16mg