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3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies are simple, buttery cookies made with flour, sugar, and butter, giving you a soft, crumbly treat that comes together in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time: 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 20 Cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • ½ cup icing sugar powdered sugar, castor sugar, or fruit sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Method
 

Cream the Butter and Sugar
  1. Add softened butter and icing sugar to a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy. This step helps the cookies stay light.
Add the Flour
  1. Add the flour in two parts. Mix slowly until the dough starts to form. The dough will look a little crumbly at first—that’s exactly how shortbread should look.
Shape the Cookies
  1. Scoop small dough balls, press them gently with your fingers or the back of a fork. You can also roll the dough into a log and slice into rounds.
Bake
  1. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined tray and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 12–15 minutes. The bottoms should be lightly golden.
Cool
  1. Let them cool 45 munites completely on a rack. They firm up as they cool.
Tip: If the dough feels too soft, pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes.

    Notes

    • Soft butter mixes easier.
    • Don’t over-bake or the cookies turn dry.
    • If using powdered sugar, sift it to remove lumps.
    • For clean edges, shape the dough into a smooth log before slicing.