Recipe Name: Buggy’s Shortbread
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Description: Yummy and delicious. This delightful shortbread recipe has a heartwarming backstory—it was originally discovered by the youngest daughter of the family in the pages of Seventeen Magazine when she was just 13 years old. Since then, it has become a cherished family favorite, perfect for any occasion.
Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Scottish, European, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Easy
Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
Review Count: 1
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 121.9
- Fat Content: 7.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 20.3mg
- Sodium Content: 1.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 4.2g
- Protein Content: 1.2g
Recipe Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Beat the unsalted butter and sugar together in a bowl until creamy and fluffy.
- Gradually add in the all-purpose flour, mixing thoroughly until well combined.
- Spread the dough evenly in an ungreased 13×9-inch pan or on an ungreased cookie sheet, patting it down gently.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the shortbread is lightly browned.
- Immediately after removing the shortbread from the oven, prick it all over with a fork, then cut it into bars of your desired size.
- Allow the shortbread to cool completely in the pan before removing it.
This simple yet irresistible recipe yields a batch of buttery, crumbly shortbread cookies that are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee, or for gifting during the festive season. With its origins in a beloved magazine and passed down through generations, Buggy’s Shortbread is not just a delicious treat but also a testament to the joy of family and the sharing of cherished recipes.
