Description
Indulge in the buttery goodness of Classic Scottish Shortbread this holiday season. These simple yet elegant cookies are a perfect addition to your Christmas cookie tray.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract if using.
- Add flour and salt: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and shape: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead gently until smooth, then press or roll to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Chill and bake: Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet, prick the tops with a fork, chill for 10-15 minutes, then bake for 18-22 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a festive touch, dip cookies in melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes or edible glitter.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
