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Scottish shortbread cookies, broken in half to show the texture inside.
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5 from 7 votes

Scottish Shortbread Cookies

Just three ingredients to mix up these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies. So quick and easy to make and enjoy with a cup of hot tea.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chill30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian, Scottish
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Add the flour. Mix together until just combined.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
  • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface, to about 1/4 inch thick. Be careful not to add too much flour here, the cookies can become desne and dry.
  • Cut cookies however you like. I like to cut into rectangles or squares with a knife or bench scraper, or use a fluted cookie cutter.
  • Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until done. They will be lightly golden on the bottom and Let cool on a cooling rack.

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Notes

When measuring flour, I go by 120 grams per cup. Measure your flour lightly by scooping your flour into the measuring cup, and not digging your cup into the flour.   You’ll get the best results by using a scale though - which is how I measure.
Substitutions – Dip the cookies halfway into melted chocolate for a fancier cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.4mg