Pillsbury's Scottish Reels
Delight your taste buds with Pillsbury's Scottish Reels, a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookie recipe that brings the charm of traditional Scottish baking to your kitchen. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and powdered sugar, these buttery, crumbly cookies are effortlessly simple yet irresistibly rich in flavor. Enhanced with a touch of vanilla extract and a sparkle of granulated sugar on top, these cookies are beautifully crafted with fork-tine markings to evoke the classic shortbread look. Ready in under 35 minutes, they’re perfect for tea time, coffee breaks, or anytime you crave a sweet treat with a touch of sophistication. Bake a batch today and savor the timeless appeal of these homemade Scottish delights!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Salted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar.
Step 3
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Step 4
Stir in the vanilla extract to bring the dough together. Knead lightly until the dough forms a smooth ball.
Step 5
Lightly flour a clean, flat surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Step 6
Using a round cookie cutter or a small glass, cut out circles from the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll scraps as needed to use up all the dough.
Step 7
Using a fork, gently poke a few lines of holes into the top of each circle to create a classic Scottish shortbread look.
Step 8
Sprinkle the tops of the circles with granulated sugar for a hint of sweetness and texture.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn a light golden color.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Serve the Scottish Reels with tea or coffee, or store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (570.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2978.4 |
| Total Fat 200.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 126.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 534.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1557.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 268.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 84.9g | |
| Protein 26.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 120.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 85.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 319.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories