Irish Shortbread Cookies
Delight in the buttery simplicity of Irish Shortbread Cookies, a timeless treat that captures the essence of traditional baking with just four pantry staples: salted butter, caster sugar, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch. These crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are delicately sweet, with a rich texture perfected by creaming softened butter and sugar to fluffy perfection. Finished with a fork-patterned surface and baked to a light golden hue, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. Whether paired with a cup of tea or enjoyed as a stand-alone indulgence, these cookies are ideal for festive gatherings or a cozy homemade dessert. With only 15 minutes of prep time, their simplicity makes them a must-try for both novice and seasoned bakers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 226 grams salted butter, softened
- 100 grams caster sugar
- 60 grams cornstarch
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and caster sugar. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream them together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Sift the all-purpose flour and cornstarch together in a separate bowl to remove any lumps.
Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix gently until a soft, slightly crumbly dough forms.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the dough to about 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick using a rolling pin.
Cut the dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters or a knife. Transfer the cut cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a small amount of space between them.
Optional: Use a fork to gently prick patterns onto the surface of each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.0 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.2 g | 591% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 1462 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 337.9 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 310 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
