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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Course: Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Chill Time:: 45

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: Cookies

Calories: 110kcal

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Cream the Butter and Sugar

Add softened butter and icing sugar to a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy. This step helps the cookies stay light.

Add the Flour

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

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

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

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.

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