Can a cookie that’s so tender, so buttery and so delicate really only be 3 ingredients? Yes, it can! This iconic shortbread recipe is as simple as mixing butter, flour and sugar together to create a dough that’s not too sweet but oh-so delicious. And, since this shortbread can be made in under an hour, you can have tasty treats for tea parties, birthdays, showers and any occasion in between. Possibly the best part about this recipe is that it’s up to you to get creative—keep it simple with classic shortbread or try dipping your finished cookie in melty chocolate for a showstopping finish. But that’s not all—you can mix in crushed toffee, chopped dried fruit and nuts for a twist on this timeless favorite.

Shortbread Cookies

butter, softened

sugar

Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir butter and 4 tablespoons of the sugar until well mixed. Stir in flour. (If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons more softened butter.)

Roll dough on lightly floured surface until 1/2 inch thick; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Cut into small shapes with knife or use cookie cutters. On ungreased cookie sheets, place shapes 1/2 inch apart.

Bake about 20 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

shortbread cookies

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Servings: 24

Author : Betty Crocker Kitchens

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