Easy Shortbread Cookies: 3 Ingredients, No Chill—Deliciously Simple!
These Easy Shortbread Cookies require just 3 ingredients and no chilling time, making them a quick and delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork or your fingers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in vanilla extract or almond extract.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be dusted with additional powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg