Simple Whipped Shortbread

Shortbread originated in Scotland and has been enjoyed for centuries. It was traditionally made with just three ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 5.

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Simple Whipped Shortbread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British, Scottish Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 57 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Butter
• 100 gram Icing sugar
• 300 gram All-purpose flour
• 50 gram Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and icing sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
8. Gently press down on each ball with a fork to create a decorative pattern.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 8g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.