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Recipe For Scotch Shortbread

The best recipe for Scotch shortbread is super easy-to-follow with our simple step-by-step instructions that are straightforward and will give you the most delicious buttery Scotch shortbread.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Scottish

Ingredients

  • 3/4 brown sugar
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup lard or shortening
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 330°F or (165°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add the flour and nutmeg into a bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
  3. Cream together the butter, lard, and brown sugar until smooth. Then add the flour mixture and mix just until the cookie dough comes together.
  4. Transfer onto a floured surface and roll out to about 1/4 inch in thickness. If you want thicker shortbread cookies then roll them out to 1/2 inch in thickness.
  5. Using the desired cookie cutter, cut out pieces and place them onto a lined baking pan. separate them about 1 1/2 inches apart.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden in color.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow the shortbread to cool on the baking pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to the cooling rack.
  8. Enjoy!