Scottish Shortbread

In the realm of all thangs cookie-like, Scottish shortbread is my fav.

I could eat shortbread, in any form, every day.

Nom. Nom. Nom.

Scottish Cookies

Isn’t it beautiful?

Almost (heh-heh *almost*) too beautiful to eat.

While Garry prefers traditional Scottish cookies, I also enjoy this Dark Chocolate Shortbread, which I think makes an excellent gift for any occasion, at any time during the year.

So fancy!

Traditional Shortbread Recipe

As is my habit of finding all things delicious to share here, I stumbled upon a recipe for shortbread that I had hastily scribbled on a note card years ago, yet never made.

I have no idea to whom to attribute. If I knew them – I’d kiss them. This shortbread is that good.

You know how life sometimes gets in the way of baking?

NOT TODAY!

It’s time to NomNomNom all the shortbread.

DO IT!

Bake.

Score (like this):

Cool completely, then cut (sure, sure, go ahead and have a bite while you’re at it):

Enjoy!

Seriously, how easy is that recipe?

This deliciousness also qualifies as an excellent gift.

For those of you pressed for time, yet want to give as a gift, you can package the dry ingredients in a fun container and include the recipe (just add butter!) and a beautiful shortbread mold.

VIOLA!

A unique and thoughtful gift for any baker.

I’ve included a few mold choices below to get your creative juices flowing!

To the recipe!

A printable recipe is below.

SHORTBREAD SHORTBREAD RECIPE

This the best shortbread recipe I know!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened.

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°.
2. Mix flour, sugar and salt.
3. Knead butter into the mix and press firmly into an 8 inch pie plate or a shortbread mold.
4. Bake 1 hour.
5. The shortbread should be pale in color, not browned.
6. Cut into wedges while still warm.

Irish Butter Notes

I have used the Kirkland grass fed butter found at Costco, which is amazing, but not technically an Irish butter. I prefer the grass fed butters (any of them, including Kerry Gold – which is an Irish butter. I would use the Kerry Gold Butter – unsalted), because they give a nutritional boost, along with deepening the butter taste. I mean who doesn’t love that?!

Continue to Content

Scottish Shortbread

Yield: 8 Slices

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

So buttery. So light. The best Scottish Shorbread!

Print

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300°.
2. Mix flour, sugar and salt.
3. Knead butter into the mix and press firmly into an 8 inch pie plate or a shortbread mold.
4. Bake 1 hour.
5. The shortbread should be pale in color, not browned.
6. Cut into wedges while still warm.

Notes

I use grass fed butter for deeper flavors.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

• 
  Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 6) Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set - Easy To Clean, Nesting Bowls for Space Saving Storage, Great for Cooking, Baking, Prepping
• 
  Nordic Ware English Shortbread Pan, 9x9 Inches, Non-stick
• 
  FIDZ PAN Tart Pan 9 Inch Removable Bottom- Carbon Steel Quiche Pan, Rust & Temperature Resistant 550-600 °F- Non-Stick, Sturdy & Dishwasher Safe- Perfect for Baking Tarts, Quiches & Dessert
• 
  Hiware 2-Pack Cooling Racks for Baking - 10" x 15" - Stainless Steel Wire Cookie Rack Fits Jelly Roll Sheet Pan, Oven Safe for Cooking, Roasting, Grilling
• 
  Pot Holders Cotton Made Machine Washable Heat Resistant Potholder, Pot Holder, Hot Pads, Trivet for Cooking and Baking (4, Red)
• 
  KitchenAid 2-Piece Silicone Spatula Set with Bamboo Handles, Red
• 
  TeamFar Baking Sheet Set of 2, Stainless Steel Baking Pans Tray Cookie Sheet, Non Toxic & Healthy, Mirror Finish & Rust Free, Easy Clean & Dishwasher Safe

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 194Total Fat: 10.3gSaturated Fat: 6.5gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 115mgCarbohydrates: 23.7gFiber: .5gSugar: 9.2gProtein: 2.1g

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.

Original Post: November 30, 2015 ~ Updated Post: January 24, 2025

Happy Baking, Y’all!

If you’re interested in having the Top 10 OMT! Recipes in one place (no searching!), click anywhere on the image below ▼

If you liked this cookie post, check these out:

Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies

We call these “choclate bombs” in our house. They are incredible.

Bonus: you can safely eat the raw cookie dough!

Apricot Oatmeal Cookies

You can definately make these without the apricots, but, O Momma, why?!

Peanut Butter Cookies Made With Natural Peanut Butter

One of Sweet E’s favs. Delicious and with no added sugars from the peanut butter.

Thank you for reading.

If you make the Scottish Shortbread or any cookie, let me know if you’re as in love with them as I am.

Share It!