Scotch Shortbread Cookies

Name: Scotch Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 3 dozen cookies
Cuisine: Scottish
Ingredients: 1 c butter; 2 c ap flour; 1/2 c sugar; 1 pinch kosher salt

By Julie Smith
@Pardonmyretro

This was my great grandmother Nita's recipe (born 1892) and her mothers before her/ 5th generation recipe. Simple Ingredients and easy instructions for over 100 years.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Serves:

about 3 dozen cookies

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1 c

butter
2 c

ap flour
1/2 c

sugar
1 pinch

kosher salt
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How to Make Scotch Shortbread Cookies

Step-by-Step

Cream Butter, adding sugar gradually
Stir in flour, mix with hands, chill for 1/2 hour
Roll out about 1/4 inch thing and cut into shapes. Prick with fork. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet
300 degree oven for 25 to 27 minutes- or until edges of shortbread are slightly brown.