buttery true scotch shortbread cookies

(1 RATING)
159 Pinches
mt. vernon, WA
Updated on Jul 26, 2010

Since I tried these, I won't buy them any more. I was cleaning Bonnie's house 20 yrs ago, she is a hair dresser, works from home, she had me help make cookies for the holidays in her house. usually you make these in a pretty ceramic stone cookie mold. they are authenic.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Bake
yield makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 pound butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar, granulated
  • 4 cups all purpose flour

How To Make buttery true scotch shortbread cookies

  • Step 1
    HEAT oven 250.
  • Step 2
    BEAT butter and sugar together. ADD 1 cup at a time of flour until completely mixed.
  • Step 3
    PRESS into cookie molds to less than 1/2 inch thick. (if you don't have molds you could use cut out designs or 9 X 13 pan and pre cut 2 inch squares so it is easy to break apart.)
  • Step 4
    BAKE at 250 for 1 hour and 20 minutes. TEST after 1 hour for doneness by breaking a small piece off should be firm and crunchy.

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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: English
Ingredient: Flour

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