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Basic Shortbread Recipe
Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 36 bars
Description:
Make and share this Basic Shortbread recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for any occasion, these buttery Scottish treats will melt in your mouth.
Recipe Category:
Bar Cookie
Keywords:
Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Scottish, European, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Winter, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/3 | cups unsalted butter |
| 2/3 | cup sugar |
| 3/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 3/4 | teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
| 3 1/3 | cups all-purpose flour |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 117
- Fat Content: 6.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 18.1mg
- Sodium Content: 49.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 3.8g
- Protein Content: 1.3g
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
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Prepare the Pan: Butter a 9-by-13-by-1-inch baking pan, and line the bottom with parchment paper.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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Add Flavor: Add salt and vanilla extract, and beat to combine.
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Incorporate Flour: Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed until just combined.
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Press Dough: Press the dough into the prepared pan, leveling and smoothing the top.
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Cut into Strips: Using a dough scraper or the back of a knife, cut the dough lengthwise into nine strips slightly less than 1 inch wide. Then, cut the strips crosswise into thirty-six 3-inch bars.
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Create Decorative Pattern: Using the tines of a fork or a wooden skewer, create a decorative pattern on the surface of the shortbread.
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Bake: Bake the shortbread until evenly pale golden, but not browned, for 70 to 85 minutes.
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Cool: Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool.
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Remove from Pan: Invert the pan and remove the parchment paper.
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Cut into Bars: Turn the shortbread over, and carefully break or cut with a serrated knife into bars.
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Storage: Store the shortbread in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Enjoy the buttery goodness of these Basic Shortbread bars, perfect for any occasion from afternoon tea to holiday gatherings! 🍪🎉
