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Stack of shortbread cookies made with a basic shortbread cookie recipe by A Dozen Sundays

Easy Shortbread Cookies Recipe

An easy shortbread cookies recipe, made with just 3 ingredients! These simple shortbread biscuits are easy to make and ready in just 15 mins.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:13 minutes
Resting Time:30 minutes
Total Time:53 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: 3 Ingredient Cookies, Basic Shortbread Recipe, Easy Shortbread Recipe, Shortbread Biscuit Recipe, Shortbread Recipe
Servings: 12

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 125 grams unsalted butter softened
  • 60 grams caster sugar plus extra for dusting
  • 180 grams plain flour

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with baking paper and put to one side for now.
  • In a stand mixer or mixing bowl, add the butter and sugar. Mix together until light, fluffy and smooth.
  • Add the flour and combine to get a smooth paste. It may look a little crumbly, but it will hold together.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and roll out your dough to approximately 0.5cm (1/4 an inch) thick.
  • Using a cutter, cut into 10-12 rounds and place on the baking sheet. You'll probably end up with one biscuit made up of the leftovers from the rest - this is my favourite as it's always the first to get eaten!
  • Put the biscuits in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to firm up. Preheat the oven to 330 ºF or 165 ºC.
  • Sprinkle some caster sugar on the top, and then pop in the oven for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown on the top.
  • When they're ready, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Enjoy with a cup of tea.