3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

Sweet treats don’t have to be complicated! These 3-ingredient shortbread cookies are a game-changer for busy bakers.

With just butter, sugar, and flour, you’ll whip up a batch of crumbly, buttery goodness in no time.

Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, these tender cookies are sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 sticks (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until a dough forms.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.

Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yield: 9 shortbread cookies.

Notes

Make sure to use room temperature butter for a tender cookie. Don’t overmix the dough, as this can lead to a tough cookie.

If you don’t have a cookie cutter, you can simply cut the dough into squares or rectangles.

To ensure the cookies bake evenly, try to cut them to a similar size and thickness. The cookies will be quite fragile when they come out of the oven, so be gentle when transferring them to a wire rack to cool.

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 130
• Total Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 4.5g
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sodium: 5mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 17g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 1g