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.
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Rainy Wolf
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover butter.
Abdullah Abdullah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of shortbread cookies, but these ones are really good. They're not too sweet and have a nice crumbly texture.
Faisal Sajjad
[email protected]These cookies are so buttery and flavorful. I love the way they melt in my mouth.
Towhidur Rahman
[email protected]I've never made shortbread cookies before, but these were so easy to make and turned out so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Mustakim King
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion.
Kaylee Lingeveld
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker, and these cookies were easy to make. I'm so happy with how they turned out!
sher saud
[email protected]These cookies are always a hit with my friends and family.
Alexander Mole
[email protected]I love the way these cookies taste with a cup of coffee or tea.
Nwafor Chiemela
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for Christmas, birthdays, and even just because.
kajiSambriddha Thapa
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!
Arlene Denegal
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Rs Korban
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses only a few simple ingredients. It's so easy to whip up a batch of these cookies, even on a weeknight.
Uzair Rahujo
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The addition of salt really brings out the flavor of the butter.
Debra
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of shortbread cookies, but these ones are an exception. They're so buttery and flavorful, I can't resist eating them.
Nakem Kelson
[email protected]Grandma's shortbread cookies are a classic for a reason. They're simple to make, yet always a hit with everyone who tries them. I love the way the sugar crystals sparkle on top after they're baked.
Hnin Myat Soe
[email protected]These shortbread cookies are the epitome of melt-in-your-mouth goodness! The buttery flavor and crumbly texture are simply irresistible. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my Christmas cookie rotation.