Scottish Shortbread I Recipe
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Scottish Shortbread I

By: Helen 
"The perfect shortbread."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (66)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and the sugar. Slowly add the flour and salt, mixing well. Roll out dough with a rolling pin until it is 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place on cookie sheet and prick with a fork.
  3. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until light brown at the edges.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 115 | Total Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2006 by welldone   view full review
WOW!!! I added just a touch of vanilla extract and creamed my butter and sugar for a very long...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2004 by VERONIKAV   view full review
I wish I could give this recipe 10 stars! I've never made shortcake cookies before, but I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by chic971   view full review
Not the best, could've been better. You're setting yourself up for a fall if you say it's the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by JOSETTE I   view full review
My 7yr old daughter and I made this in less than 10 min. I have been searching for this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JUNATHENA   view full review
Exactly what shortbread should taste like! If you want a bit more crunchy shortbread, it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2004 by ARIPPO1   view full review
This is an excellent recipe. I love that it has so few ingredients, and is so easy, yet so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Megs   view full review
I baked these for Thanksgiving, using a maple leaf cookie cutter, and drizzled a powdered...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Lil_V   view full review
really melts in your mouth! absolutely amazing cookies!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by ESKMom   view full review
Very good recipe. I tend to like sweeter cookies so I sprinkled the top with sugar before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2003 by Gina   view full review
The most perfect melt in your mouth shortbread!!!

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