3-Ingredient Shortbread Biscuits

3-Ingredient Shortbread Biscuits

Ingredients
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup (65g) granulated sugar
2 cups (240g) all purpose flour

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep
   Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar
   In a large mixing bowl, add the room temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar.
   Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream these ingredients together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the Flour
   Gradually incorporate the all purpose flour into the butter and sugar mixture.
   Do this in batches to avoid a flour cloud. Combine at low speed until the mixture forms a smooth dough.
   It’s okay to use your hands to gently bring it together if needed.
4. Roll and Cut
   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about ¼ inch (6mm).
   If you prefer thicker biscuits, feel free to roll it a bit thicker, but adjust the baking time accordingly.
   Use cookie cutters of your choice to shape the biscuits.
   Once cut, carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each one.
5. Bake
   Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the edges start to turn a light golden brown.
   Be careful not to overbake, as they will continue to firm up once removed from the oven.
6. Cool Completely
   Allow the shortbread biscuits to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
   Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Optional Flavor Tips
   For a hint of flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of salt to the dough.
   If you prefer, shape the dough into a log, refrigerate, then slice into rounds before baking.
   These biscuits can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.