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Close-up of shortbread cookie bars showing the crumbly, buttery texture

Shortbread Cookies

Buttery, tender shortbread cookie bars made with salted butter, powdered sugar, and flour. Press into a pan, dock, bake, and slice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
rest time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 COOKIES
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Scottish-inspired
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp salted butter softened (250 g)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar icing sugar (90 g)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plain flour (300 g)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking pan (or similar)
  • Parchment paper
  • Fork
  • Knife or bench scraper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper (leave overhang for lifting).
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy (about 1–2 minutes).
  3. Add the flour and mix on low just until a crumbly dough forms.
  4. Press the dough together gently until it holds (do not overwork).
  5. Press the dough evenly into the lined pan and smooth the top.
  6. Prick the dough all over with a fork (docking). Lightly score into 24 rectangles for easy cutting later.
  7. Bake for 28–35 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the center looks set.
  8. Cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then lift out using parchment. Cut fully along the scored lines. Cool completely before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 10.7gProtein: 2.1gFat: 6.9gSaturated Fat: 2.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 5.4gVitamin A: 117IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.6mg

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Notes

  • Texture + timing can vary by pan size and thickness; bake until the edges are lightly golden and the top looks set.
  • Cost is an estimate and will vary by brand and location.

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