Yvonne Parker
@yvonneparker
Classic Three-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
These simple and delicious shortbread cookies are made with just three ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour. Perfect for any occasion, they are buttery, crumbly, and melt in your mouth!
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:3
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time45 min.
- Total time65 min.
- Servings20
Ingredients
- 1 cup, softened
- 1/2 cup
- 2 cups
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Three-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies.
Step 1
Begin by preheating your oven to a cozy 325°F (165°C).
Step 2
Prepare a 9-inch square baking pan by lining it with foil, ensuring some overhang for effortless removal later.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, blend softened butter with superfine sugar until the mixture takes on a sandy texture, reminiscent of a sun-kissed beach.
Step 4
Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour into the buttery blend, stirring until just combined.
Step 5
Knead the dough gently a few times until it becomes crumbly, yet not overly smooth.
Step 6
Press this delightful dough evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan, then take a fork and prick the surface generously to promote even baking.
Step 7
Slide the pan into your preheated oven and let it bake for about 45 minutes, or until the edges turn a lovely golden hue and the cookies are set.
Step 8
While still warm, use a knife to score the cookies into squares, creating a guide for later.
Step 9
Allow them to cool in the pan for a few moments before lifting them out using the foil overhang.
Step 10
Finally, let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack, and once they are ready, break them apart along the scored lines to reveal perfectly portioned treats.
Step 11
Enjoy the sweet aroma and the satisfaction of homemade goodness!.