3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

🥣 Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
   Set your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and even baking.
2. Make the Dough
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy — about 1–2 minutes with a hand mixer.
   Gradually stir in the flour until a soft dough forms. Don’t overmix — the dough should be just combined and tender.
3. Shape the Cookies
   • Roll the dough into small 1-inch balls and slightly flatten with your palm or a fork.
   • You can also press the dough into cookie molds or slice from a dough log for more uniform rounds.
   • Place the shaped cookies about 1 inch apart on your lined baking sheet.
4. Bake to Perfection
   Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the bottoms are just starting to turn golden. These cookies should stay pale on top — no browning!
   Let them cool completely on the baking sheet or a wire rack. They’ll firm up as they cool.

📝 Tips for Perfect Shortbread

• Use good-quality butter: It’s the star ingredient here, so the better the butter, the better the cookie.
• Don’t skip the cooling: Warm shortbread is fragile. Cooling ensures that iconic crumbly-yet-melt-in-your-mouth texture.
• Flavor twist: Add 1 tsp of vanilla, almond extract, or lemon zest for a fun variation.