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Scottish Shortbread
4.9 from 92 votes

Scottish Shortbread

Scottish Shortbread is a buttery, crumbly cookie made from flour, salted butter, and powdered sugar. The dough is mixed until soft, rolled out, and cut into simple shapes before baking to a light golden finish. Its tender texture and mild sweetness make it a traditional, classic treat often enjoyed with tea or during holidays.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 1386 kcal
Course: Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine: European

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour not sifted
  • 1 cup butter softened at room temperature, salted, 2 sticks
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (also called confectioners' sugar)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats; set aside. In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, softened butter, and powdered sugar. Mix on medium speed until completely combined and a soft dough forms. The mixture will look dry and crumbly at first, but let the mixer keep running for a few minutes and the dough will eventually form into a soft ball.
  2. Roll out the dough on a lightly-floured surface (to about ¼-inch thickness, or slightly thicker).
  3. Use cookie cutters, biscuit cutters, or a sharp knife to cut out desired shapes. Place the shapes on the prepared baking sheets.
  4. Pierce each cookie a couple of times with the tines of a fork.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until just lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use cookie cutters or a sharp knife to shape the dough into rounds or rectangles.
  • For holiday versions, apply favored festive cutters for decorative shapes.
  • Lightly pierce each cookie with a fork to promote even baking.
  • Cool baked shortbread on wire racks before storing or serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 138.6kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 12.5g (4%) Protein 1.4g (3%) Fat 9.3g (14%) Saturated Fat 5.8g (29%) Cholesterol 24.8mg (8%) Sodium 65.6mg (3%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1386

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 138.6kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 12.5g 4%
Protein 1.4g 3%
Fat 9.3g 14%
Saturated Fat 5.8g 29%
Cholesterol 24.8mg 8%
Sodium 65.6mg 3%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.