Ultimate Butter Shortbread Cookies: Rich & Easy Recipe

Buggy’s Shortbread II 🍪

Overview:

Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24-30 cookies
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Calories: 113.9 per serving
Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Scottish, European, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Easy

Ingredients:

• 8 cups unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 3/4 cups unbleached flour

Instructions:

1. Cream the Butter: In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer set to medium speed, cream the unsalted butter for about 1 minute until it’s smooth and creamy.

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2. Incorporate Powdered Sugar: While the mixer is still running, gradually add the powdered sugar to the creamed butter. Don’t forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl a couple of times to ensure all ingredients are well combined.

3. Add Flour: Once the powdered sugar is fully incorporated, add the unbleached flour to the mixture. Mix until the flour is just blended in, being careful not to overmix.

4. Chill the Dough: Place the dough between two sheets of waxed paper and roll it out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Transfer the rolled dough onto a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.

5. Preheat the Oven: While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius) to ensure it’s nice and hot when you’re ready to bake.

6. Roll and Cut: After chilling, remove the top sheet of waxed paper and carefully slide the dough onto a floured counter. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough.

7. Prepare the Baking Sheet: Grease a cookie sheet generously with butter or lightly spray it with cooking spray to prevent the cookies from sticking.

8. Decorate: Sprinkle the cut-out cookies with colored sugar or any other decorations of your choice to add a festive touch.

9. Bake: Place the decorated cookies onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5-10 minutes or until they are lightly browned around the edges.

10. Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these delicious Buggy’s Shortbread II cookies with a cup of tea or as a sweet treat any time of the day!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 113.9
• Fat: 7.8g
• Saturated Fat: 4.9g
• Cholesterol: 20.3mg
• Sodium: 1.3mg
• Carbohydrates: 10.3g
• Fiber: 0.2g
• Sugar: 3.3g
• Protein: 1g

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can use European-style butter.
• Don’t skip the chilling step as it helps the dough to firm up, making it easier to roll and cut.
• Feel free to get creative with the cookie shapes and decorations to suit different occasions.
• Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness for several days.

These Buggy’s Shortbread II cookies are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. Enjoy making and sharing them during the holiday season or any time you crave a delicious homemade treat! 🎄🍪