The Best Scottish Shortbread

The Best Scottish Shortbread

This Scottish shortbread recipe came from my best friend in high school’s mom. I love it so much that it is always part of my Christmas baking. Very traditional, buttery-rich, and delicious!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
12 cookies
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar, or as needed

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2
Mix together flour, butter, and 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl with your hands until well combined. Press dough into an ungreased 11 ½ x 7 ½-inch sheet tray or jelly roll pan. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 4
Cut shortbread into squares in the pan while still warm. Cool completely before removing squares from the pan.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

267
Calories
16g
Fat
29g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 267
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 20%
Saturated Fat10g 49%
Cholesterol41mg 14%
Sodium110mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate29g 11%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars9g
Protein3g
Calcium9mg 1%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium33mg 1%

*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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