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The ultimate 3-ingredient butter cookie. These shortbread cookies are tender, crumbly, and melt in your mouth. Perfect for tea time or holiday gifting.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
15
minutes
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Total Time
1
hour
hr
Course
Cookie, Dessert
Cuisine
British, Scottish
Servings
20
Calories
140
kcal
Ingredients
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1
cup
Unsalted butter, slightly softened
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0.5
cup
Powdered sugar
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2
cups
All-purpose flour
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0.5
tsp
Salt
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1
tsp
Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
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Beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy (do not overbeat).
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Add vanilla. Gradually mix in flour and salt until a dough forms.
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Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
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Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes. Prick with a fork.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes until set but pale. Cool on wire rack.
Nutrition
Calories:
140
kcal
Carbohydrates:
14
g
Protein:
1
g
Fat:
9
g
Keyword
3 Ingredient Cookies, Butter Cookies, christmas cookies, shortbread cookies
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