Scottish Shortbread
This shortbread cookie recipe has been passed down from Scottish families for generations and is a perfect cookie to make with your kids during the holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats and set aside.
- Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together butter, salt, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix the flour and cornstarch together. Sift into the bowl with the butter and sugar.
- Mix quickly and thoroughly but do not over mix.
- Place dough on a cold lightly floured work space. Knead lightly to form a loose dough ball.
- Roll dough between 2 sheets of parchment or waxed paper to about 1⁄4 inch thick.
- Cut into desired shape or rounds using cookie cutters.
- Place on the lined cookie sheets and bake for 20-25 minutes or until pale brown and crisp around the edges.
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and let cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Variations
- Add 1⁄4 tsp of cinnamon and 1⁄4 tsp of nutmeg during Step 1.
- Or add 1 tbsp of lemon, orange or lime zest during Step 1.