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 3-Ingredient Eggless Shortbread Cookie Dough

Shortbread, Eggless Baking, 3-Ingredient Recipes, Morphy Richards Kitchen

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 3-Ingredient Eggless Shortbread Cookie Dough

Shortbread, Eggless Baking, 3-Ingredient Recipes, Morphy Richards Kitchen

PREP time 10 min
cook time 12-25 min
TOTAL time 25 min
Yield approx. 30–35 Cookies
Difficulty  Very Easy

Ingredients

  • Fat Base: 200g unsalted butter, softened at room temperature (or vegan butter substitute)

  • Sweetener: 100g powdered sugar (icing sugar)

  • Structure: 300g all-purpose flour (approx. 2.1 cups), sifted

  • Optional Enhancers: 1 tsp pure vanilla extract / pinch of salt / chocolate chips / jam for filling

Method

  1. 01

    Cream Butter & Powdered Sugar: In the Morphy Richards stand mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  2. 02

    Add Flour & Mix Briefly: Add the sifted flour (and vanilla/salt if using). Mix on low speed just until a cohesive, smooth dough comes together in one bowl. Do not overmix.
  3. 03

    Shape or Customize: Divide dough into equal portions or roll into desired shapes (e.g., jam-filled butter cookies, chocolate dip cookies, rolled log slices, or stamped cookies).
  4. 04

    Bake to Perfection: Arrange cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 12–15 minutes until light golden around the edges.
  5. 05

    Cool & Store/Freeze: Allow cookies to cool completely before dusting with icing sugar or serving. Dough can be frozen raw for quick future baking!

Step by step

Clear process images displayed in the same order as the method.

Once the cake is baked and cooled, generously dust the surface with powdered sugar to create an even, delicate finish. 1
Dust the Baked Cake:

Once the cake is baked and cooled, generously dust the surface with powdered sugar to create an even, delicate finish.

Allow the cake to rest and ensure the surface is evenly baked and ready for the next preparation stage. 2
Prepare the Cake Base:

Allow the cake to rest and ensure the surface is evenly baked and ready for the next preparation stage.

Add the sifted flour (and vanilla/salt if using). Mix on low speed just until a cohesive, smooth dough comes together in one bowl. Do not overmix. 3
Add Flour & Mix Briefly:

Add the sifted flour (and vanilla/salt if using). Mix on low speed just until a cohesive, smooth dough comes together in one bowl. Do not overmix.

Allow the cake to rest and ensure the surface is evenly baked and ready for the next preparation stage. 4
Prepare the Cake Base:

Allow the cake to rest and ensure the surface is evenly baked and ready for the next preparation stage.

Carefully pipe the cream onto the prepared surface, creating an even and decorative layer. 5
Pipe the Cream:

Carefully pipe the cream onto the prepared surface, creating an even and decorative layer.

Place a small garnish or decorative element on the cream and finish the dessert with a light dusting of powdered sugar. 6
Add the Finishing Touch:

Place a small garnish or decorative element on the cream and finish the dessert with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Yaniv's Tip

Use room-temperature eggs and do not open the oven during the first stage of baking.

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