Super Easy Shortbread 3 Ingredients
Indulge in melt-in-your-mouth perfection with this *Super Easy Shortbread* recipe, made using just three simple ingredients: unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour. With only 10 minutes of prep time and minimal effort, you can create buttery, crumbly cookies that are an instant classic. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a delightful homemade gift, this recipe combines rich flavor with a tender texture that delivers every single time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, these shortbread cookies are foolproof and bake to golden perfection in under 20 minutes. Get ready to enjoy a timeless treat that pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or a touch of nostalgia.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Be sure not to overmix—the dough should be crumbly but hold together when pressed.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and press it together to form a smooth disc.
Roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thickness. Use a cookie cutter or a knife to cut the dough into your desired shapes.
Place the cut shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges of the shortbread start to turn a light golden brown.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the shortbread to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your buttery, crumbly shortbread cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.1 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 117.0 g | 585% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 329.1 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 370 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
