Laura Shirk's Shortbread
Indulge in the simple elegance of our Shortbread, a buttery and tender delight that melts in your mouth. This classic Scottish treat is perfect for pairing with a cup of tea or coffee, or simply savoring on its own. With its delicate crumb and subtly sweet flavor, it's a timeless recipe that's sure to impress.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
27 g
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Cholesterol
41 mg
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Fiber
1 g
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Protein
3 g
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Saturated Fat
10 g
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Sodium
158 mg
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Sugar
8 g
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Fat
16 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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5 mins
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
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5 mins
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
03 Step
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3 mins
Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The dough should come together into a ball. (3 minutes)
04 Step
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5 mins
Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. (5 minutes)
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5 mins
Use small (2-inch) cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes from the dough. (5 minutes)
06 Step
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2 mins
Carefully transfer the shortbread shapes to an ungreased baking sheet. (2 minutes)
07 Step
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50 mins
Bake for 50 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (50 minutes)
08 Step
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10 mins
Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
09 Step
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Sprinkle with granulated sugar, if desired, before serving.
For a richer flavor, use European-style butter with a higher fat content.
To prevent the shortbread from spreading during baking, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling it out.
For a festive touch, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract to the dough.
Store cooled shortbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
3.1/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Devyn Lowe
Apr 28, 2025This recipe is so easy to follow, and the shortbread turned out perfectly!
Elvis Mraz
Apr 15, 2025I added a little lemon zest to the dough, and it gave the shortbread a lovely, bright flavor.
Maeve Stiedemann
Apr 14, 2025My family loves this shortbread! It's become a holiday tradition.
Wava Hagenes
Apr 3, 2025I found that chilling the dough really helped to keep its shape during baking. Thanks for the tip!