Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of Classic Scottish Shortbread this holiday season. These cookies are a must-have for your Christmas cookie tray, with their melt-in-your-mouth texture and irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract if using.
- Mix in flour: Gradually mix in flour and salt until the dough comes together.
- Knead and shape: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until smooth. Roll the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake: Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Prick each cookie several times with a fork. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For traditional flavor, use pure butter and avoid overworking the dough.
- Store shortbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
