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Scottish Shortbread II

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"Light, very buttery. Does not make a large batch, but are simple enough to make many batches. Recipe does not double well."
Scottish Shortbread II Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 123 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Tea

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. Blend all ingredients well. Dough will be stiff.
  3. Press into a 9 x 9 inch buttered dish. Prick top with a fork.
  4. Bake until pale golden brown on the edges. Cool and cut into squares.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by MOUSIREID 
If you WEIGH 2oz sugar, 4oz butter and 6oz flour for a round pan this is PERFECT. Simple and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SHELIMEW 
I made these before going to a campout along with another type of cookie I made oft times... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MPS6294 
This was excellent! Tasted like traditional Walker's Scottish shortbread. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2008 by Nicole Bredben 
The recipe is good and easy. I baked these for my British neighbors with rave reviews. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by CLARE L 
Oh My God...these are wonderful. I baked them a little longer(until top had just a hint of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by Jae77 
Absolutely yummy. I really have to let it go cold, before you cut it up. Or it will crumble. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2007 by Peter 
This is an excellent recipe. Taste even better than the Walker shortbread that you buy in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by TAMIE33 
I have tried soooooo many shortbread recipes and finally found a keeper here! This is not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2006 by christine 
Very good. I added a 1/2 tsp of almond extract and froze it before cutting it into wedges (I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2006 by orangerose 
These had good flavor, but they were so crumbly, they had to be eaten with a spoon. Also, too... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Scottish Shortbread II

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 180

  • Total Fat: 11.7g
  • Cholesterol: 31mg
  • Sodium: 82mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 1.7g

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