Simple Scotch Shortbread Recipe

Name: Simple Scotch Shortbread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; ½ cup granulated sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour

Indulge in the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of this classic Simple Scotch Shortbread! This easy-to-follow recipe delivers perfectly crumbly cookies in under an hour. A delightful treat for tea time or any occasion, this recipe is so simple, even beginners can achieve bakery-quality results.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 365.6 kcal

Protein 6g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Simple Scotch Shortbread

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour

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How to Make Simple Scotch Shortbread

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, knead each half for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
Gently roll out each half of the dough into a ⅛ inch thick circle.
Transfer the circles to ungreased baking sheets. Prick all over with a fork.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Let the shortbread cool completely on the baking sheets before cutting.
Once cooled, cut each circle into 8 wedges. Lightly sprinkle with granulated sugar (optional).