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3 Ingredient Simple Shortbread Cookies
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3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

This recipe was featured on Food.com and makes the best, simple shortbread. Serve with tea or coffee or use as a base for any recipe requiring shortbread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 sticks real salted butter if using unsalted butter, add a tiny pinch of salt
  • 2 cups flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Once blended, add the flour. Continue to mix together until mixture becomes a soft dough (it'll be crumb like at the beginning...keep mixing and it will turn to dough. If needed, add 1-2 Tablespoons of water).
  • Roll dough out onto a slightly floured surface until 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut into rounds and place on a parchment or Silpat lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a pale, golden brown.