Holiday Shortbread Cookies Recipe
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Holiday Shortbread Cookies

By: Erma Hiltpold 
"This special Christmas treat came to me from Scotland through a relative. I compared this recipe with one a friend makes, since her husband is of Scottish descent, and found this shortbread to be quite authentic."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (65)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cold butter (no substitutes)

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Pat into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Prick all over with a fork. Bake at 325 degrees F for 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Cut into small squares. Continue to cool to room temperature.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by Amy   view full review
This recipe was very easy and was delicious. I used a Kitchen Aid mixer and worried it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2009 by A10MAMA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Love it! Here's a great tip for cutting in the butter. Use frozen butter and grate it in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2011 by Laura D.   view full review
Wow! First of all, this recipe was a lifesaver because I was making the cookies for someone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by emmcelle   view full review
Wonderful flavor- but the buttery taste was a bit too much for me as I'm not a huge fan of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by erika   view full review
I HAVE NEVER MADE SHORTBREAD COOKIES BUT AFTER MY MOM WENT TO SCOTTLAND LAST YEAR AND SENT...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by caajm   view full review
This was very tasty and easy. I simply used a cheese grather on the butter. That made it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by KLEVANG   view full review
This is an awesome recipe, it couldn't get easier than this! I did half of the recipe, put it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2007 by BeckyD   view full review
Delicious shortbread! I put it in a 9x13" pan, so it was nice and thick. baked it for 45...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by katie   view full review
this turns out really well. i do recommend using cold butter, because it goes into the oven...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2008 by Hawaii Tutu   view full review
Great recipe. I did a few variations. I added another 3/4 cup of sugar, 3/4 cup of powdered...

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