Ultimate Scottish Shortbread: Unbelievably Buttery Cookies!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2cupsbutter

  • 1cuppacked brown sugar

  • 4 ½cupsall-purpose flour

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  3. Beat butter and brown sugar together until smooth and creamy.

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  4. Add 3 to 3 3/4 cups flour; mix well.

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  5. Sprinkle board with remaining flour. Knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour to make a soft dough.

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  6. Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 3×1-inch strips.

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  7. Prick shortbread cookies with a fork and place on ungreased baking sheets.

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  8. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe24
Calories256
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
16g
20%
Saturated Fat
10g
49%
Cholesterol
41mg
14%
Sodium
112mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
10%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
9g
Protein
3g
5%
Calcium
16mg
1%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
42mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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