Classic Homemade Shortbread Cookies

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Classic Homemade Shortbread Cookies

These Classic Homemade Shortbread Cookies are buttery, slightly crisp and crumbly on the outside, yet completely soft and tender on the inside. Made with just 3-ingredients, these cookies are sure to satisfy that sweet tooth and pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee if that's your thing!

Prep Time5

Cook Time18

Total Time23

Course: Dessert

Keyword: cookies, dessert, easy, shortbread, sugar, sweet, sweets

Servings: cookies

Calories: 169kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks!)
½ cup powdered sugar
2 cups organic all-purpose flour
Blueberry Jam, optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepping two baking sheet by lining them with parchment paper.
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer (or using a hand-held mixer), add the butter sugar and cream them together on medium speed (this should become 'fluffy-looking'). Add the all-purpose flour, and continue to mix until mixture is full incorporated. **NOTE: Mixture might look crumbly at first, but continue to mix until a soft dough is formed!)**
Now, gently form the dough into a ball and place dough onto a floured surface (using flour or powered sugar).
Roll and flatten dough into a ¼ thick square using a well dusted rolling pin (to avid snagging or ripping).
Cut into medium rounds (I used a biscuit cutter for this) and placed them onto the baking sheet(s). Repeat until all dough has been used. Lightly brush tops of cookies with a little melted butter.
Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
Bon Appetite and ENJOY!

Notes

To store: keep cookies in a tightly sealed container for up to 5 days. Can be left at room temperature or refrigerated.

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