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Scottish Shortbread Recipe
The best and easiest recipe for making classic Scottish shortbread cookies, perfect for customizing with your favorite extra goodies!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 32 cookies
Calories: 188 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , British , Scottish
Ingredients
- 2 cups salted butter softened (1 pound)
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- fleur de sel
Instructions
- Set out an electric stand mixer. Add the softened butter and brown sugar. Cream on high until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. (Don’t skimp on the time!)
- Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula, then turn the mixer on low. Add the vanilla extract, then slowly add in the flour. Once combined, turn off the mixer as to no over-mix the dough.
- Press the dough into a rectangle and wrap well in plastic. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Thoroughly flour a clean work surface. Place the dough in the center of the floured area and roll it out into an even sheet, ½ inch thick. Use as much flour as needed to keep the dough from sticking to the counter or rolling pin.
- Use a large chef’s knife (or pizza cutter) to cut the shortbread dough into 2 ½ X 1 inch pieces. Carefully move the pieces to the baking sheets, spreading them 1 ½ inches apart.
- Use a fork to poke holes over the surface of each cookie. This helps release steam so the cookies hold their shape better.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, until golden around the edges. Sprinkle the top of each cookie with Fleur de Sel while they are still warm. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before moving.
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Notes
- Keep shortbread cookies stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Scottish Shortbread can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- If you stack them, place a piece of parchment paper between the layers to keep the cookies freshest.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
104mg
(4%)
Potassium
30mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.