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Scottish Shortbread
This traditional Scottish shortbread recipe has been passed down for generations.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 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 (2 sticks) salted butter, softened at room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar (also called confectioners' sugar)
Instructions
- 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.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly-floured surface (to about ¼-inch thickness, or slightly thicker).
- Use cookie cutters, biscuit cutters, or a sharp knife to cut out desired shapes. Place the shapes on the prepared baking sheets.
- Pierce each cookie a couple of times with the tines of a fork.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until just lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
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Notes
- For Christmas shortbread cookies, use your favorite holiday cookie cutters. Classic Scottish shortbread, however, is often cut into rectangles or rounds. I typically use a round 2 ½-inch biscuit cutter to make large cookies. I also use a pizza cutter, sharp knife, or pastry cutter to slice the dough into rectangular strips.
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: 20cookies
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.