These 3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies are the perfect mix of buttery and sweet.
If you want a cookie that’s not as sweet as a sugar cookie, but still hits the spot, you have to try these shortbread cookies.
Using only 3 ingredients, they are incredibly easy to make!
What ingredients do I need?
- all-purpose flour (I have also used all-purpose gluten free flour for this recipe)
- salted butter - softened
- powdered sugar
**Specific measurements are in the recipe card below**
How do I make 3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies?
Step 1: In a large bowl, mix together butter and sugar.
Step 2: Add four, mix well. (Dough may seem crumbly, but you can form it with your hands into a large ball).
Step 3: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hr.
Step 4: Remove the dough from your refrigerator and roll out on a floured surface. Cut the dough into desired shapes (square, circle, holiday shapes).
Step 5: Place on a prepared baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F, for approximately 15 minutes.
Variations of 3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies:
You can flavor shortbread with all sorts of ingredients!
- Add chopped almonds or pecans.
- Dip them in chocolate.
- For a festive holiday cookie, add food coloring or fun sprinkles.
- Add dried fruit or matcha powder.
These 3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies are a must! Make this super easy recipe and share with friends and family anytime.
3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or all-purpose gluten free flour)
- 1 cup salted butter - softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together butter and sugar.
- Add four, mix well. (Dough may seem crumbly, but you can form it with your hands into a large ball).
- Cover dough with plastic wrap, chill in the refrigerator for 1 hr.
- Remove and roll out. Cut dough into desired shapes (square, circle, etc).
- Place on a prepared baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F, for approximately 15 minutes.
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