3 ingredients easy shortbread recipe
This super easy 3 Ingredient Shortbread Recipe is wonderfully simple, delightfully buttery, and just the right amount of sweet.
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Servings: 22 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 cup(2 sticks) salted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Take an 8x8 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, ensuring some overhang for easy removal later.
- In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter. Using a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula, cream the butter until it's smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar to the creamed butter. Mix it well until the sugar is fully incorporated and the mixture becomes fluffy
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix it gently until the dough comes together. It might seem crumbly at first, but continue mixing until it forms a cohesive dough.
- Transfer the shortbread dough into the prepared pan, using slightly wet hands to press the dough evenly into the pan to create a smooth surface.
- Using a knife or a pastry cutter, score the dough into desired rectangle shapes. Then, using a fork, gently pierce the surface of each rectangle to create small holes or designs.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the shortbread for 30-35 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes. Using the parchment paper overhang, carefully lift the shortbread out of the pan onto a cutting board. Cut along the scored lines to separate the rectangles while the shortbread is still slightly warm.
- Allow the shortbread cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing in an airtight container.
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Notes
Store cooled shortbread cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.