Buttery, crumbly shortbread made the traditional way with only butter, sugar and flour.
The 3 ingredients
- salted butter
- granulated sugar
- all-purpose flour
Exact quantities are in the recipe card below. Salt, pepper, water and cooking spray are not counted.
How long it takes
Allow 37 min in total: 15 min of preparation, 22 min of cooking. Makes 16 servings.
Tip for success
Do not overmix once the flour goes in. Less mixing gives a more tender shortbread.
3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
Buttery, crumbly shortbread made the traditional way with only butter, sugar and flour.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the oven to 325°F.
- Beat the butter and sugar until pale and creamy.
- Mix in the flour until it forms a soft dough.
- Press into an 8 × 8-inch pan, prick all over with a fork and score into 16 pieces.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until pale golden at the edges. Cut along the lines while warm and cool in the pan.
Notes
Do not overmix once the flour goes in. Less mixing gives a more tender shortbread.
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