Scottish Shortbread Cookies

Name: Scottish Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 30 servings
Ingredients: 225 g unsalted butter (room temperature); 65 g icing sugar (sifted); 1 tsp salt; 250 g all-purpose flour; 0.33 tsp vanilla extract or essence; 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for sprinkling)

Scottish shortbread cookies are a delicious classic treat that has been cherished for centuries. With their buttery flavor and delicate crumbly texture, they are perfect for any occasion, from an afternoon snack to a fancy dinner party. These cookies offer a melt-in-your-mouth sensation that surpasses even the most popular brands. The addition of salt enhances the sweetness, making them irresistible and leaving you wanting more.

Ingredients

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Servings

•225 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
•65 g icing sugar (sifted)
•1 tsp salt
•250 g all-purpose flour
•0.33 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.