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15-Min Buttery Shortbread Cookies

Three ingredients, no mixer, no fuss. Buttery, crumbly, done in minutes. This is the shortbread that actually works.

Total time
15 min
Servings
12
Calories
185
Protein
1g
15-Min Buttery Shortbread Cookies
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix butter and powdered sugar in a bowl until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Fold in flour until the dough just comes together—it should look crumbly but hold when pressed.

  3. Step 3

    Press dough into an 8x8-inch baking pan and prick all over with a fork.

  4. Step 4

    Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes until pale golden at the edges.

  5. Step 5

    Cool 2 minutes, then cut into 12 squares while still warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • fork
  • oven
  • knife

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