Scottish Shortbread IV Recipe
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Scottish Shortbread IV

By: Linda 
"This is the most basic cookie recipe there is. Real butter and brown sugar give it an irresistible flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (343)

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Cream butter and brown sugar. Add 3 to 3 3/4 cups flour. Mix well.
  3. Sprinkle board with the remaining flour. Knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour to make a soft dough. Roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into 3x1 inch strips. Prick with fork and place on ungreased baking sheets.
  4. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 256 | Total Fat: 15.6g | Cholesterol: 41mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by Chandell   view full review
Don't even think about making a shortbread recipe with white sugar! You'll be missing out on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2005 by BR   view full review
This recipe really wasn't very nice. Yes it was simple to make and the ingredients were all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2005 by SQUIRRLEY   view full review
I have tried many, many shortbread recipes for the past 41 years in my quest for the "perfect"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by TerriK1129   view full review
I found this recipe too heavy & floury as written. BUT when I started with cold butter cut it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2005 by Butterfly Flutterby   view full review
WOWOWOWOW!!! I resisted the VERY strong urge to tinker with the recipe and I am so glad that I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by LAURACA1212   view full review
WOW!..a moment of silence please..1.So you can hear the sound from my expanding thighs :)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2008 by daytripper   view full review
How can 3 simple ingredients send one to heaven? That's the bliss of this shortbread. No...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2007 by shep20   view full review
This shortbread is very yummy! But, beware of baking time. Mine were done well before the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by straydog   view full review
Authentic shortbread taste. Sooo much better than what you find in stores. I made mine...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by Love2Cook4You   view full review
I am new to cooking, but love this website. I find it so helpful to read the reviews as I am...

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