3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
Experience the joy of shortbread with our simple recipe. Only three readily available ingredients to make these tasty shortbread cookies.
Servings: 9 Squares
Calories: 282kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- Powdered sugar to dust, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9x9 baking dish (or similar size) with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter and sugar. Cream for about 5 minutes - scraping down the sides often until the mixture is light in colour and smooth.1 cup unsalted butter, ½ cup sugar
- Gradually add in the flour and continue to mix until combined. Again, scrape down the sides often.2 cups flour
- Transfer the mix to the prepared baking dish and press the mixture into the bottom of the pan and spread to the sides.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned and the center is set.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting while still warm.
- Allow to cool completely before serving. Sprinkle with a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.Powdered sugar
Notes
Shortbread cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for 3 months. Freeze them individually on a baking tray before transferring them to a freezer bag for easy storage.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg