Best 7 Aunt Dots Shortbread Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, few can resist the allure of Aunt Dot's shortbread cookies, renowned for their melt-in-your-mouth texture and buttery flavor. These classic Scottish cookies, with their crumbly and buttery goodness, hold a special place in the hearts of cookie enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a culinary journey to recreate Aunt Dot's legendary shortbread cookies can be both rewarding and delightful. From gathering the finest ingredients to mastering the art of creating the perfect dough, this guide will take you on a step-by-step adventure to achieve shortbread perfection, ensuring that each bite transports you to a realm of pure cookie bliss.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

DAISY SHORTBREAD COOKIES



Daisy Shortbread Cookies image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 pound confectioners' sugar
Yellow white chocolate buttons, for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the butter and granulated sugar until they are just combined and add the vanilla. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt, then add them to the butter-and-sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together. Dump onto a surface dusted with flour and shape into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Roll the dough 1/4-inch thick and cut into flower shapes with a cutter. Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • For the glaze, place the confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl and add about 4 to 5 tablespoons of water until you have a runny, but not too thick frosting. Spread the glaze to the edge of each cookie and garnish the middle of each cookie with a chocolate button.

SHORTBREAD COOKIES II



Shortbread Cookies II image

Use only butter in these for best flavor.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Butter Cookie Recipes     Shortbread Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla; add flour and mix well.
  • Put through cookie press and form cookies onto baking sheets. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 81.3 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 218.8 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

AUNT DOT'S SHORTBREAD COOKIES



Aunt Dot's Shortbread Cookies image

This is my Aunt Dorothy's recipe. She would always serve these melt-in-your-mouth,unbelieveable tasting cookies. Aunt Dot, also my Godmother, always made hers with peach preserves, as do I. They are easy to do and prep time includes chilling. My original copy is in pretty bad shape, so I wanted to post here for safe keeping, and even though she is gone now, I know she would be thrilled I posted her recipe for all to enjoy.

Provided by Aunt Paula

Categories     Dessert

Time 12h10m

Yield 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 cups flour
1 cup powdered sugar
1 lb butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
18 ounces peach preserves

Steps:

  • Mix together, and chill several hours, or overnight.
  • Roll into balls, and place on cookie sheet.
  • Press thumb in center of each cookie and,.
  • Fill with peach preserves.
  • Bake 350 degrees.
  • For 10 to 12 minutes.
  • When cool can sprinkle powered sugar over tops if you like.

AUNT LISL'S BUTTER COOKIES



Aunt Lisl's Butter Cookies image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 48 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
Dash of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
1 egg yolk
Chopped nuts and raisins or 1 egg white
Coarse sugar colored with blue food coloring

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Then mix in the eggs, brandy, salt, vanilla, and flour. Let rest for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Roll out the dough to 1/8- inch thick. Preheat oven to 350 degree. You can either use cookie cutters or use the point of a toothpick like a knife to cut out cookies in any shapes you want. Once the cookies have been cut out, gently place them on the baking sheet. Then either brush them with egg yolk and sprinkle with nuts and raisins or brush with egg white and sprinkle with blue sugar. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Use a metal spatula to gentle remove each cookie from the baking sheet to a cooling rack or flat plate.

AUNT BETZ COOKIES



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Delicious no-bake bar cookies! For variety you can substitute butterscotch chips for chocolate chips.

Provided by GRANDMAFROST

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup butter
2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups miniature marshmallows
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons peanut butter
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Beat eggs. Combine eggs, sugar, and butter or margarine in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and let cook on low for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn off heat. Add the crumbs, marshmallows and coconut.
  • Spread mixture into a lightly buttered 9x13 inch dish.
  • Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together and spread over the top of the bars. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into small squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 118.3 mg, Sugar 22 g

GREAT-AUNT ANNIE'S TRADITIONAL SHORTBREAD



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This family recipe for Great-Aunt Annie's traditional shortbread comes from viewer-baker Anne Evans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 12 wedges

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted
2 tablespoons coarse sanding sugar

Steps:

  • Spray a 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar. Stir in vanilla. With mixer on low speed, slowly add flour. Mix until well combined.
  • Evenly spread cookie dough into prepared tart pan. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sprinkle shortbread with sanding sugar. Using a 2-inch round fluted cookie cutter, make a shallow cut in the center of the dough. Using the tines of a fork, score dough from the edge of the circle in the center toward the edge of the pan into 12 equal wedges.
  • Transfer tart pan to oven and bake until light brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the shortbread comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Immediately re-score circle and wedges with cookie cutter and the tines of a fork. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool 1 hour. Remove shortbread from tart pan and let cool completely. Cut into wedges with a serrated knife along the scored lines.

AUNT MARY'S SHORTBREAD



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My Great-Aunt Mary makes this shortbread by hand every christmas, and it is the lightest, butteriest, most delicious tasting shortbread I have ever had. Use berry sugar to gain the right cookie texture.

Provided by Lumberjackie

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 15 cookies, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups flour
1/2 cup berry sugar
1 lb salted butter (at room temperature)

Steps:

  • Beat the sugar and butter with a spoon until creamy. In three batches, sift and mix the flour into the sugar-butter mixture. Mix well, until fluffy. (my Aunt Mary uses a wooden spoon for mixing, but you can use electric beaters).
  • Pat the dough flat onto a greased cookie sheet, covering about 3/4 of the pan (I pat the dough into neatly formed rectangular shape). Puncture the dough at regular intervals with a fork. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Cut into 15 pieces per pan (1 inch wide). Bake 1/2 hour at 300-325°F Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 65.1, Sodium 174.8, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.8

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter and bring it to room temperature before mixing. This will help create a more even and creamy dough.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Use a cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. This will help ensure that they are all the same size and shape.
  • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven. This will help them bake evenly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape.

Conclusion:

Aunt Dot's shortbread cookies are a delicious and classic treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from holiday parties to casual get-togethers. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delicious cookies that are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give Aunt Dot's shortbread cookies a try.

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