Classic Scottish Shortbread

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My mother is from Scotland and this is her authentic Scottish shortbread recipe. It makes bars, not cookies!

By Allrecipes Member

Updated on June 5, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

36

Yield:

6 dozen

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Ingredients

1 pound unsalted butter
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Cream butter and sugar with mixer. Add flour and mix with a wooden spoon. Use hands to thoroughly mix.
Press into a jelly roll pan. Prick to bottom all over with a fork being sure the fork hits the bottom and the pricks are close together.
Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 300 and continue to bake for 40 minutes more. Wait 2 minutes then cut into finger size bars. Cool thoroughly in pan.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

175	Calories
10g	Fat
19g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 175
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 7g	33%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g	4%
Calcium 6mg	0%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 22mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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