Scotch Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Scotch Shortbread Cookies Recipe
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100% would make again

This simple three-ingredient recipe makes wonderfully rich, tender cookies. Serve them with fresh berries of the season for a nice, light dessert. You'll get miles of smiles when you provide these for afternoon tea or at a bridal shower. —Marlene Hellickson Big Bear City, California

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  • 24 Servings
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pound cold butter

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Knead dough until smooth, about 6-10 times. Pat dough into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Pierce with a fork.
  • Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into squares while warm. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 244 calories, 16 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 157 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Scotch Shortbread Cookies published in Taste of Home April/May 1993, p29

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Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2009 by rawgeorge

These are so simple to make,and everyone loves them.

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