Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

just 3 simple ingredients

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 40m
Temp.: 325 °F
Servings: 16
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

183
calories
12g
fat
31mg
cholesterol
2mg
sodium
18g
carbohydrate
2g
protein
Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

Recipe Description

Another nifty baking recipe with these Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies that require just 3 simple ingredients, 10 minutes for preparation and a 30 minute bake time. I couldn’t make baking easier than with this recipe.

Enjoy your cookies with a cup of tea or make sandwiches with shortbread slices in between layers of fresh cream and strawberry jam.

To make Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies?

Ingredients for Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat oven to 325 °F.

  2. 2

    Combine butter and sugar

    3 min
    Step 2 - Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread CookiesStep 2 - Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

    Combine the butter and sugar together and cream until light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add flour

    2 min
    Step 3 - Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread CookiesStep 3 - Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

    Gradually mix in the flour.

  4. 4

    Prepare dough

    5 min
    Step 4 - Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

    Press prepared dough into an untreated 9-inch, square-shape, baking pan. Prick over the dough with a fork.

  5. 5

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 5 - Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

    Bake for 30-35 minutes until light brown in color.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

    While warm, slice individual shortbread squares and then cool completely before dusting with confectioners sugar to serve.

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About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
QuickQ
February 12, 2025
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Man, these Buttery 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies are just awesome! I whipped 'em up real quick while my kiddo napped. So simple, just 3 ingredients! Perfect with tea or for munchin' on while chillin' on the couch. Def my go-to now!

Quinn
January 29, 2025
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Super!

Wendy
October 28, 2023
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Simply melts hearts!

Zach
October 22, 2023
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I made these Buttery, 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies for my wife’s surprise tea party. She loved the melt-in-your-mouth texture! It's super exciting how just three ingredients can create something so special. I’ll defintely be making these again, might even try adding some chocolate next time.

Brittany
October 16, 2023
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Delicious, my kids loved these for tea time.

Hazel
October 14, 2023
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Simple yet delicious

Kevin Smith
October 10, 2023
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Baked them today!

Wendy Johnson
October 6, 2023
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Superb. I made these cookies with my kids one rainy afternoon. They loved mixing the butter and sugar, and we enjoyed them with tea afterward. A delightful treat that reminded me of my grandmother's kitchen.

Faith
March 14, 2023
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Super easy Cookies!

Helena García
September 29, 2021
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Maravilloso! Hice estas galletas para una merienda y todos en casa quedaron encantados. ¡Tan facil y ricas! Definitivamente volveré a hacerlas para compartir con mis amigos.

Olivia Smith
August 11, 2021
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These cookies are delightful. I made them for a tea party and my friends loved them. They were simple to prepare yet tasted luxurious. Perfect with jam or on their own.

Dani
June 22, 2021
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These cookies are perfect. My kids had a blast helping me mix, and we all enjoyed them with tea. Such a sweet treat that brings us together every time.

Nina
April 27, 2021
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Simply the best!

Paula González
December 3, 2020
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¡Delicioso!

Ranger
October 4, 2019
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Simply so delicious!

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