Classic Scottish Shortbread

Classic Scottish Shortbread

My mother is from Scotland and this is her authentic Scottish shortbread recipe. It makes bars, not cookies!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
6 dozen
Servings:
36

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

175
Calories
10g
Fat
19g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 175
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 13%
Saturated Fat7g 33%
Cholesterol27mg 9%
Sodium2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate19g 7%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars6g
Protein2g
Calcium6mg 0%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium22mg 0%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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