Introduction
Christmas is the season for happiness, family, and delicious food. One of the easiest and most delicious cookies that you can make is the four-ingredient shortbread cookie. The buttery cookies melt in your mouth and are ideal to share with family and friends in the season.
Why Make This Recipe
Making shortbread cookies isn’t just simple; they require four ingredients. They’re a wonderful method to get kids involved in the kitchen, as well as the dough can be made quickly. In addition, the wonderful buttery taste is always a favorite during celebrations. Decorate the cookies for an extra festive flair!
How to Make 4-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of unsalted
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- A bowl is all you need to beat the softened butter with powdered sugar until it is light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the flour.
- Make small balls, then place them on baking sheets.
- The dough can be slightly flattened with a fork.
- Bake in the oven for between 10 and 12 minutes or until edges are slightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
How to Serve 4-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
Serve these cookies on beautiful plates for your holiday parties. To give them a more festive look, it is possible to sprinkle them with powdered sugar or decorate with frosting. They are great with tea or hot cocoa!
How to Store 4-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
Place them in an airtight container and store at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh for approximately a week. If you’d like to keep them for longer, then they can be frozen for up to 3 months. Be sure to separate the layers using parchment paper to avoid sticking.
Tips to Make 4-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
- Ensure the butter is softened to a temperature that allows for easy mixing.
- Don’t overbake them; they should only be barely golden on the edges.
- Explore various flavor combinations by adding almond extract, vanilla extract, or both to your dough.
Variation
Chocolate chunks or nuts chopped into the cookie for an additional taste. Another option could be to dip cool cookies into chocolate that has melted.
FAQs
Q1: Do I have to use salted butter in place of it?
A1: You are able to use salted butter; however, you might want to cut down or completely eliminate the powdered sugar because it adds an additional saltiness.
Question 2: How do you create these gluten-free cookies?
A2: You could substitute all-purpose flour for the gluten-free blend of flour.
Q3: Do I have to double the recipe?
A3: Absolutely! Make sure to double all the ingredients to make an even bigger batch to serve more people.
Enjoy baking and sharing your shortbread cookies with four ingredients this season!
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4-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
Description
Christmas is the season for happiness, family, and delicious food. One of the easiest and most delicious cookies that you can make is the four-ingredient Shortbread Cookies. The buttery cookies melt in your mouth and are ideal to share with family and friends in the season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter that is unsalted softened
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven until 350degF (175degC).
- A bowl is all you need to beat the softened butter with powdered sugar until it is light and fluffy.
- Gradually add flour and mix until a dough that is soft is formed.
- Make small balls, then place them on baking sheets.
- The ball can be flattened slightly using a fork.
- Bake in the oven for between 10 and 12 minutes or until edges are slightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter has been softened at temperatures that allow an easy mixing.
- Don’t overbake them; they should only be barely golden on the edges.
- Explore various flavor combinations by adding almond extract, vanilla extract or both to your dough.