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Easiest Shortbread Cookie Recipe Ever

This is the EASIEST Shortbread Cookie recipe you'll ever try!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Author: Jamie Lundstrom - So Much Better With Age

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sifted icing sugar/powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling out

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 deg F.
  • Place butter in a large bowl or mixer.
  • Gradually beat in sugar until smooth and creamy, mix well.
  • Stir in 2 cups of flour just until incorporated, don't overmix!
  • Divide dough into 4 parts.
  • Roll out dough on floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness, one part at a time.
  • Cut shapes with cookie cutter.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake until cookies turn light golden colour, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Slide onto racks to cool.
  • Store in covered container or fridge for one month! They can be frozen but texture will soften.