Classic Buttery Shortbread (Print version)

Buttery, crumbly, and delicately sweet shortbread made with three simple ingredients for any occasion.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - ½ cup powdered sugar
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

# How to Make:

01 - Set oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Beat softened butter and powdered sugar together until pale and fluffy.
03 - Add flour gradually, mixing until the dough becomes soft and crumbly.
04 - Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead gently until it just holds together.
05 - Roll dough to ½ inch thickness and cut into preferred shapes.
06 - Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared sheet and prick surfaces with a fork.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until edges begin to turn golden but not brown.
08 - Let cookies rest on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool fully.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Requires only three ingredients
  • Melt-in-your-mouth texture perfect for any celebration
02 -
  • The cookies contain dairy and gluten.
  • They store well for up to one week in an airtight container.
03 -
  • Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or pinch of fine sea salt to the dough for a flavor twist.
  • Sprinkle coarse sugar before baking or dip cooled cookies in chocolate for extra flair.
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