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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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 230 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 260 grams all-purpose flour
- 60 grams cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Sift the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt into the butter-sugar mixture. Gently mix until a soft dough forms.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thickness.
Using a sharp knife or a cookie cutter, shape the dough into rectangles, circles, or your preferred design.
Transfer the shaped dough to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each cookie.
Use a fork to prick decorative patterns into the tops of the cookies, if desired.
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.
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.
Serve and enjoy! Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.7 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.4 g | 577% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 509 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 353.2 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 330 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.
