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A stack of Shortbread Cookies cut into small rectangles, with Christmas decorations in the background.

Shortbread Cookies

Easy traditional Shortbread cookies are made with only 3 ingredients. These sweet treats are rich and flaky, and perfect to give as gifts!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Holidays, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 35 cookies
Calories: 45kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Fold in the flour until fully combined.
  • Press the cookie dough into an 8×8 baking pan. Place in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly brown. 
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Cut into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.2mg