Scottish Shortbread Cookies
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min
Servings
30
Level
Easy
Scottish shortbread cookies are a traditional sweet treat that has been eaten for centuries. Scottish shortbread cookies are popular treats for everyday consumption and special events. Scottish shortbread cookies are more flavorful than other commercially available cookies. Sprinkling a little salt on them enhances their sweetness and appeal, making them an addictive treat.
Ingredients
- •225 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- •65 g icing sugar (sifted)
- •1 tsp salt
- •250 g all-purpose flour
- •⅓ tsp vanilla extract or essence
- •2 tbsp granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- 1
Mix the butter, icing sugar, salt, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer or whisk until fluffy.
- 2
Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula if using a stand mixer.
- 3
Mix in the flour with a spatula.
- 4
Roll the dough to 5mm thickness between two sheets of baking paper.
- 5
Chill for 1-2 hours, or until firm.
- 6
Remove from the fridge and cut into 2x5cm rectangles.
- 7
Place the cookies onto a baking tray lined with baking paper or a silicone mat.
- 8
Poke small holes on the surface with a skewer.
- 9
Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- 10
Bake in a preheated oven at 180℃/350℉ for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
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