3 Ingredient Melt In Your Mouth Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Indulge in these unbelievably buttery and delicate 3-ingredient shortbread cookies! This recipe is a dream for busy bakers – requiring only 3 simple ingredients you likely already have – and delivering melt-in-your-mouth perfection in just 25 minutes. So easy, yet so impressive! Perfect for teatime, holidays, or any day you deserve a little treat.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 84.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 3.9 (45 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 3 Ingredient Melt In Your Mouth Shortbread Cookies

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

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How to Make 3 Ingredient Melt In Your Mouth Shortbread Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This is easiest with an electric mixer, but can be done by hand.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes, or simply cut into squares or rectangles.
  5. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Keep a close eye on them to avoid burning.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

19g

Carbs

2g

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