3-Ingredient Scottish Shortbread Cookies
These 3-Ingredient Scottish Shortbread Cookies come from an old family recipe that has been passed down for generations, and they're perfect for holiday
baking!
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine European
Keyword Christmas cookies, Scottish shortbread cookies, shortbread cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings
Adjust recipe servings
cookies
Calories 138.6kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
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• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened*
• ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, not sifted
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Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
2. Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until completely combined and dough forms.
3. Roll out dough on a floured surface (to about ¼-inch thickness, or slightly thicker).
4. Use cookie cutters, biscuit cutters, or a pizza slicer to cut out shapes. Place shapes on prepared baking sheets. Pierce with a fork.
5. Bake 20 minutes or until just lightly browned.
6. Cool on a wire rack.
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Notes
*You can use salted or unsalted butter, based on your own preference. If you’re not using salted butter, you might want to add about ¼ teaspoon salt to
the dough when mixing (if desired).**I used a 2 ¼-inch round cutter to yield 20 cookies.
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• These are a great make ahead holiday dessert because they last on the counter in an airtight container at room temperature for about 1 week.
• Can shortbread cookies be frozen? Yes! When wrapped tightly, the cookies will keep in your freezer for at least 3-4 weeks.
• How to freeze Scottish shortbread: Allow the cookies to cool completely. Wrap cooled cookies (a few at a time) tightly with plastic wrap. Then wrap again
in foil for an added layer of airtight protection. Stash the foil-wrapped cookies in large plastic freezer bags or storage containers.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 138.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.5g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 9.3g | Saturated Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 24.8mg | Sodium: 65.6mg
| Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g
From the seasoned mom
These 3-Ingredient Scottish Shortbread Cookies come from an old family recipe that has been passed down for generations, and they're perfect for holiday
baking!
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine European
Keyword Christmas cookies, Scottish shortbread cookies, shortbread cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings
Adjust recipe servings
cookies
Calories 138.6kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 3 items
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened*
• ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, not sifted
list end
Instructions
list of 6 items
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
2. Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until completely combined and dough forms.
3. Roll out dough on a floured surface (to about ¼-inch thickness, or slightly thicker).
4. Use cookie cutters, biscuit cutters, or a pizza slicer to cut out shapes. Place shapes on prepared baking sheets. Pierce with a fork.
5. Bake 20 minutes or until just lightly browned.
6. Cool on a wire rack.
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Notes
*You can use salted or unsalted butter, based on your own preference. If you’re not using salted butter, you might want to add about ¼ teaspoon salt to
the dough when mixing (if desired).**I used a 2 ¼-inch round cutter to yield 20 cookies.
list of 3 items
• These are a great make ahead holiday dessert because they last on the counter in an airtight container at room temperature for about 1 week.
• Can shortbread cookies be frozen? Yes! When wrapped tightly, the cookies will keep in your freezer for at least 3-4 weeks.
• How to freeze Scottish shortbread: Allow the cookies to cool completely. Wrap cooled cookies (a few at a time) tightly with plastic wrap. Then wrap again
in foil for an added layer of airtight protection. Stash the foil-wrapped cookies in large plastic freezer bags or storage containers.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 138.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.5g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 9.3g | Saturated Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 24.8mg | Sodium: 65.6mg
| Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g
From the seasoned mom
