Super-Simple Scottish Shortbread

“This is the most basic cookie recipe there is. Real butter and brown sugar give it an irresistible flavor.”

Ingredients

2 cups butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

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 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Super-Simple Scottish Shortbread

Rebecca “This is the most basic cookie recipe there is. Real butter and brown sugar give it an irresistible flavor.” Ingredients 2 cups butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 4 1/2… General Recipes Super-Simple Scottish Shortbread European Print This

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

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 3x1 inch strips. Prick with fork and place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Notes

Servings: 24 Yield: 4 dozen