Classic Scottish Shortbread

Classic Scottish Shortbread

This delicious Scottish shortbread recipe makes 6 dozen shortbread bars or fingers. Perfect for Christmas cookie platters or gift giving,

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Calories
175 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Step 2
Cream butter and sugar with mixer. Add flour and mix with a wooden spoon. Use hands to thoroughly mix.
Step 3
Press into a jelly roll pan. Prick to bottom all over with a fork being sure the fork hits the bottom and the pricks are close together.
Step 4
Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 300 and continue to bake for 40 minutes more. Wait 2 minutes then cut into finger size bars. Cool thoroughly in pan.
Classic Scottish Shortbread
Classic Scottish Shortbread
Classic Scottish Shortbread
Classic Scottish Shortbread

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pound unsalted butter

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