3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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This easy shortbread has become one of my favorite Christmas cookies! It’s easy to make and it tastes SO GOOD. Dip it in chocolate and add sprinkles to make any holiday plate prettier ๐Ÿ™‚

This easy shortbread has become one of my favorite Christmas cookies! It's easy to make and it tastes SO GOOD. Dip it in chocolate and add sprinkles to make any holiday plate prettier :)

This easy shortbread has become one of my favorite Christmas cookies! It's easy to make and it tastes SO GOOD. Dip it in chocolate and add sprinkles to make any holiday plate prettier :)

You guys. This shortbread is INSANELY good. I made it for a cookie exchange last week, and I’m pretty sure I ate half the batch before the party even started ????.

SO worth it.

And the best part is that it is so easy to make. Because who has time to slave away in the kitchen all holiday season?? All you need is 30 minutes and 3 simple ingredients. Interested yet?

This easy shortbread has become one of my favorite Christmas cookies! It's easy to make and it tastes SO GOOD. Dip it in chocolate and add sprinkles to make any holiday plate prettier :)

3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Yield: 2 dozen +

With just three, simple ingredients you can make a delicious, traditional shortbread. Dip it in chocolate and add sprinkles to make it extra festive!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • Optional: chocolate for dipping

Instructions

    1. Using a stand mixer (with the dough hook), beat the butter until smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar.
    2. Mix in the flour, 1 cup at a time. Scrape down the sides between each addition.
    3. The mixture will be crumbly. Continue to mix until large clumps form– eventually, the dough should look like a pliable dough that you can work with. If the dough does not form after a minute or two of mixing, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to make it stick together.
    4. Roll dough into a large ball with your hands.
    5. Place dough on a well floured surface and sprinkle more flour on top. Gently pat it into a flat disc and then roll out to about 1/4 inch thick. 
    6. Use cookie cutters to cut into shapes.
    7. Bake at 350ºF for 8-9 minutes (watch carefully and do not allow to brown more than just on the bottom of the cookie).
    8. Transfer from the baking sheet immediately to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or dipping in chocolate.
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