Shortbread Cookies
Shortbread Cookies are a classic cookie that is often overlooked. I was always the weird one who ordered a box of shortbread cookies while others were ordering caramel delights and thin mints. I had no idea making Shortbread Cookies was so easy. Three simple ingredients come together in just a few minutes. You could be enjoying a Shortbread Cookie about 20 minutes after you print this recipe.
My sister thought these would be better with some sprinkles on them. In fact, she rolled some of her Snickerdoodles in sparkly sprinkles and we dubbed them Sparkledoodles. But I digress. I do agree that these could be made even more festive by rolling the edges in some sprinkles.
Two Years Ago: Goat Cheese and Tomato Tarts and S’mores Cookie Bars
Three Years Ago: Black Bean Cakes
Shortbread Cookies
Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 cups flour
Directions:
Cream butter and powdered sugar. Add flour gradually and stir, eventually working with hands.
Form into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Flatten with a cookie press, fork, or bottom of a glass.
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until just slightly browned at edges.
Recipe from Me Likey Food










I am Jen the Beantown Baker. Engineer by day and baking maven by night. Hubby serves as my #1 fan and official taste tester. We got hitched back in 2006. Barefoot. In the sand. With the waves crashing behind us. It was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 






These are so festive – love them!
beantownbaker — March 4th, 2013 @ 1:51 pm
Sprinkles make everything festive 🙂
What festive looking cookies! Looks fantastic!
beantownbaker — March 4th, 2013 @ 1:51 pm
Thanks! Love your new picture!
Love that you were able to adapt them from an already favorite cookie
beantownbaker — March 4th, 2013 @ 1:52 pm
I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve adapted those cookies to fit my needs. They’re awesome.
Mixed the dough last night, can’t wait to get home and bake these tonight!
beantownbaker — March 6th, 2013 @ 8:38 pm
Yay! I hope you love them 🙂
I’m a huge fan of all sorts of cookies, I am always glad to find new,creative recipe.
I love making Funfetti cookies, but have never added chocolate/white chocolate chips. The more the merrier!! 🙂 And they’re super pretty!
beantownbaker — March 9th, 2013 @ 3:02 pm
Thanks! Funfetti makes everything better.
Can this dough be frozen?
Wonderful write-up… This is very insightful.
Keep up the good work