Shortbread

Discover the perfect Shortbread recipe with just five simple ingredients: butter, vanilla extract, sugar, all-purpose flour, and white rice flour. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies offer a delightful buttery flavor and a tender, crumbly texture that's perfect for any occasion. Try it today!

  • 08 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 40 min
  • Prep time 30 min
  • 12 Servings
  • 5 Ingredients

Shortbread

Shortbread is a classic Scottish biscuit that is both simple and delightful. With its rich buttery taste and crumbly texture, it's a favorite treat for many. The key to perfect shortbread lies in using high-quality ingredients and following the steps carefully to achieve that perfect melt-in-the-mouth goodness.

Ingredients:

1 cup butter
220g
1 tsp vanilla extract
4g
1/2 cup sugar
100g
2 cups all-purpose white wheat flour
250g
1/3 cup white rice flour
60g

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugar and vanilla extract to the butter, and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Combine the Flours:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and the white rice flour to remove any lumps and ensure they are well combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients with Wet Ingredients:
- Gradually add the combined flours to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed. Continue to mix until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix; stop as soon as the dough forms.
5. Shape the Dough:
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently into a smooth ball.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch (6mm) thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes or simply cut the dough into rectangles with a knife.
6. Prepare for Baking:
- Place the cut-out dough shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
7. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies just begin to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake; shortbread should be pale in color.
8. Cool and Serve:
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
9. Store:
- Store the cooled shortbread cookies in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for up to one week.

Tips:

- Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.

- Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.

- For a finer texture, you can sift the flour before mixing.

- Chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading.

- Cut shapes uniformly for even baking.

- Let the shortbread cool completely before handling to avoid crumbling.

Congratulations! You've successfully made delicious shortbread. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee, this delightful treat can also be a wonderful homemade gift for friends and family. Enjoy your homemade shortbread and savor every crumbly bite!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size55 grams
Energy
Calories 260kcal13%
Protein
Protein 3.00g2%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 27g8%
Fiber 0.65g2%
Sugar 9g9%
Fat
Fat 16g18%
Saturated 8g28%
Cholesterol 44mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 140ug15%
Choline 6mg1%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg6%
Vitamin B2 0.00mg0%
Vitamin B3 0.39mg2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg1%
Vitamin B9 6ug2%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 0.00mg0%
Vitamin E 0.02mg0%
Vitamin K 1.35ug1%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 9mg1%
Copper, Cu 0.06mg6%
Iron, Fe 0.27mg2%
Magnesium, Mg 9mg2%
Phosphorus, P 36mg3%
Potassium, K 40mg1%
Selenium, Se 4.50ug8%
Sodium, Na 2.59mg0%
Zinc, Zn 0.31mg3%
Water
Water 6g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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