Scottish Shortbread

Category: Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. butter, softened
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c. cornstarch

Nutrition

Values are indicative, matched from the Open Food Facts food database. per 100 g

  • 517kcalCalories
  • 5.5gProtein
  • 28.0gFat
  • 59.3gCarbohydrates
  • 17.0gSugars
  • 2.8gFiber
  • 0.7gSalt

Instructions

1. Place softened butter in a large mixing bowl.

2. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.

3. Gradually add sugar, beating well.

4. Stir in vanilla extract.

5. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at lowest speed after each addition.

6. Press into a 15 x 10 x 1-inch jellyroll pan.

7. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.

8. Reduce heat to 325° and bake 20 additional minutes or until top is lightly browned. Cool in pan 5 minutes on a wire rack; cut shortbread into 1 inch squares.

9. Store in an airtight container

10. at room temperature up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

11. Yield: 12 1/2 dozen.

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