Family Recipe: Scotch Shortbread

Jake’s Grandma makes awesome Shortbread cookies.  These are a staple in our household especially around the Holidays, however, they are perfect any time of the year.  My husband REALLY enjoys these cookies so they are fun to make at our house as a special treat for him.

Scotch Shortbread:

• 1 1/2 cup Flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 2/3 cup Butter
• 1/2 cup Confectioners’ Sugar

Sift flour, measure, add salt and sift again.  Cream butter, gradually add confections’ sugar and continue to beat until light.  Combine the dry ingredients and creamed mixture until blended thoroughly.  Pat the dough into an ungreased 9 inch pie plate.  Flute the edges with fingers, prick the surface all over with fork.  Or use an 8×8 inch pan and mark into square or oblongs before baking.  Bake in a moderate oven 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.  Cool before removing from pan.  You can also do a variety of shapes with cookie cutters as well.

Photo by Angela Anderson Cobb