Classic Scottish Shortbread
Buttery and mouthwatering, classic Scottish shortbread cookies are irresistible! With just a few ingredients this traditional treat is easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cake flour
- 2½ cups All purpose flour
- ¾ cups Sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2¼ cups Butter (cut in pieces and softened)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 325 F (165C).
- In a food processor mix together both the flours, sugar and salt. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Divide the dough in half. Pat the halves onto bottom of two ungreased 9 inch pie pans or ,if you want thicker cookies, two 8 inch pie pans.
- Press a fork into the edges to make a decorative pattern, then prick dough all over. Refrigerate the pans for about 20-30 minutes.
- Bake shortbread until golden, about 40 minutes. When ready, remove from the oven, carefully cute the shortbread into wedges and let them cool completely in pans on wire racks.
- When cool, remove the wedges from pans and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
How to store Classic Shortbread Cookies at room temperature: Place the cookies in an airtight container and they will last for several weeks.
To freeze your cookies after baking, store in an airtight container and place parchment paper between your layers. Thaw and bring to room temperature before enjoying.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 532IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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