Best 5 Grandmas Shortbread Cookies Recipes
Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with Grandma's Shortbread Cookies, a classic treat passed down through generations. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies boast a buttery, crumbly texture and a sweet, delicate flavor that will transport you back to cherished memories. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from the traditional Scottish shortbread to creative twists like Chocolate Dipped Shortbread and Lemon Shortbread. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes provide clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results. With Grandma's Shortbread Cookies, experience the timeless magic of homemade goodness.
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GRANDMA'S SHORTBREAD COOKIES
This is a recipe for an amazingly dense and rich yet delicate cookie. You can't eat just one. When I make them, they're gone in a sitting and guests, family members and friends love and look forward to these. I can easily eat 10 in a row. The delicate nature is due to the cornstarch which most recipes I've come across do not include. They taste great with coffee and hot cocoa. This recipe comes from the back of an old box of Benson's Cornstarch. I kept the empty box for years in the hopes of making them one day. I always double the recipe to make about 50 small cookies.
Provided by Kayla in Montreal
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 25 small cookies
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Sift together corn starch, icing sugar and flour.
- With wooden spoon (or by hand as I do it), blend in butter until soft, smooth dough forms.
- Shape into 1 inch (2.5 cm) balls.
- Place 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) apart on an ungreased cookie sheet, flatten with lightly floured fork.
- Alternatively, roll dough to 1/4 inch (6 mm); cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
- Decorate with candied cherries, colored sprinkles or nuts if desired.
- Bake in 300 Fahrenheit oven for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool on wire rack.
- Tips:.
- Do not substitute anything for the butter otherwise it's not a genuine shortbread cookie. ETA: Sadielady reminded that I forgot to mention the type of butter. Please forgive the D'oh moment. Please use unsalted butter. I never ever add salt. Any added salt in baked goods is not pleasing to my palate and too much salt is unhealthy but you may want to add a bit.
- You can "nuke" aka microwave the butter to soften it rather than letting it sit out. It saves time and won't alter the taste. Just make sure you don't melt it.
- If dough is too soft to handle then cover and chill for 30-60 minutes (15 minutes worked for me).
- To make Crescents:.
- Add 1/2 cup (125 ml) ground almonds or hazelnuts to flour mixture.
- Shape into logs about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick and 3 inches (7 cm) long.
- Twist into crescent shapes.
- When baked and cool, dip ends in melted chocolate.
GRANNY'S SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Light, buttery shortbread cookies! Cut them into Christmas shapes and decorate with colored sugar and maraschino cherries.
Provided by Lori G
Categories Desserts Cookies Cut-Out Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cream together the butter, sugar, salt, nutmeg and egg yolk. Add the flour a little at a time until mixture is stiff.
- Place onto floured board and knead lightly until the dough begins to crack. Roll out 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Place on un-greased cookie sheet, decorate with colored sugar crystals and maraschino cherries.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 207.3 mg, Sugar 5 g
GRANDMA'S SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD
My Scottish grandmother was renowned for her baking, and one of the highlights whenever we visited my grandparents was her bringing out the baking tin. Her shortbread cookies were my favorite, and now, whenever I make them, I remember her. This is not a thin, crispy dessert shortbread; it's a deep bar that is best served with a cup of tea. -Jane Kelly, Wayland, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Combine flours; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Press dough into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Prick with a fork., Bake until light brown, 45-50 minutes. Cut into 48 bars or triangles while warm. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GRANDMA'S SHORTBREAD COOKIES
My grandmother brought this recipe with her from Scotland and always served it at the holidays (or whenever we wanted a special treat). I've translated her measurements into U.S. but the recipe is the same.
Provided by Thistlethorne
Categories Dessert
Time 18m
Yield 20-30 cookies depending on size
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat over to 350°.
- Mix all ingredients by hand for the proper texture, except the sugar.
- Roll out cookie dough to about 1/4-inch thick and cut out using your favorite cookie shapes.
- Pierce top of cookies with fork and decorate with colored sugar or sprinkle with regular granulated sugar.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until light brown around the edges.
GRANDMA'S SHORTBREAD COOKIES
This recipe is found on a Canadian cornstarch company's box.
Provided by sylvia bourque
Categories Cookies
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Sift together corn starch, sugar and flour. With wooden spoon, blend in butter until a soft, smooth dough forms.
- 2. Shape into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. If dough is too soft to handle, cover and chill for 30 to 60 minutes. Place 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with lightly floured fork. Alternatively, roll dough to 1/4 inch (6 mm); cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
- 3. Decorate with candied cherries, coloured sprinkles or nuts, if desired. Bake at 300°F (150ºC) for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
- 4. To make crescents, add 1/2 cup (125 mL) ground almonds or hazelnuts to flour mixture. Shape into logs about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick and 3 inches (7 cm) long. Curve into crescent shapes. When baked and cool, dip ends in melted chocolate.
Tips:
- Use cold butter: This will help the cookies keep their shape better and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough will help it firm up and make it easier to handle.
- Use a cookie press: A cookie press is a great way to get evenly shaped cookies. If you don't have a cookie press, you can use a spoon to drop the dough onto the baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set: The cookies should be slightly golden brown around the edges. If you bake them too long, they will become dry and crumbly.
Conclusion:
Grandma's shortbread cookies are a classic holiday treat that is sure to please everyone. They are buttery, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these cookies at home and enjoy them with your family and friends.
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