I wanted to include a variety of tastes in my Christmas boxes this year. Since I decided to break tradition and not include Pizzelles, I thought these cookies could make up for that sugary cookie taste. This is my first time making shortbread, or really even eating it (yeah sheltered, I know, right!) So, I’m not even sure these had the classic shortbread taste. But, I liked them and heard my gift recipients did, too!
Scottish Shortbread
2 cups butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Preheat oven to 325˚.
Cream butter and brown sugar. Add 3 to 3 3/4 cups flour. Mix well.
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 3×1-inch strips. Prick with fork and place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 325 for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Wow you they look so yummm.
Till now i have only had them from shops.
I would have thougut brown sugar would give it a dark colour
Mmmm. These look so good. I love a good shortbread cookie with a hot cup of tea.
These are just darling! I love a simple shortbread this time of year.
Shortbreads are one of my favorites. And paired with a bit of raspberry jam…divine. Can’t wait to try these.
I fell in love with shortbread at a fair where my friend was selling them — for the first time I was enraptured with these and yours look no different! NICE work!
I made this recipe for Christmas gifts as part of a baked goods basket. RAVE reviews! I dipped one end in melted bittersweet chocolate. Yum! I have never had so many requests for one recipe in such a short time.