Scottish Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the buttery, crumbly perfection of Scottish Shortbread Cookies, a timeless classic that melts in your mouth with every bite. Made with just five simple ingredients—unsalted butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt—this traditional recipe delivers heavenly sweetness and an irresistibly tender texture. Carefully baked at a low temperature to achieve a delicate golden edge without losing their pale, creamy hue, these cookies are easy to prepare yet incredibly satisfying. Perfectly shaped into rectangles, circles, or your favorite designs and adorned with charming fork patterns, they’re ideal for afternoon tea, festive gatherings, or an indulgent treat any day of the week. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a generous yield of 12 servings, these shortbread cookies are the embodiment of simplicity and decadence. Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh and enjoy their melt-in-your-mouth goodness whenever you please!
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Ingredients
- 230 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 260 grams all-purpose flour
- 60 grams cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Sift the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt into the butter-sugar mixture. Gently mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 4
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thickness.
Step 5
Using a sharp knife or a cookie cutter, shape the dough into rectangles, circles, or your preferred design.
Step 6
Transfer the shaped dough to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each cookie.
Step 7
Use a fork to prick decorative patterns into the tops of the cookies, if desired.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn a light golden brown. Avoid overbaking as they should remain pale.
Step 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Serve and enjoy! Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (653g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3231.7 |
| Total Fat 199.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 115.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 509.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1222.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 353.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 100.6g | |
| Protein 28.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 85.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 329.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories