Best 8 Kittencals Scotch Shortbread Bars Recipes

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Treat yourself to the delectable Kittencals scotch shortbread bars, a Scottish delicacy known for its crumbly texture and buttery flavor. With its origins in the bustling streets of Edinburgh, this traditional Scottish shortbread is elevated with the addition of delectable fillings, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Scotland, discovering the secrets behind these exceptional bars and uncovering the hidden gems that make them so beloved.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

KITTENCAL'S MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD



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This is a light, buttery flakey shortbread that is quite similar to the expensive brands that are sold in the stores, the success of this shortbread or any shortbread recipe will depend on the quality of butter that you use so purchase the best quality butter you can find, and use only salted butter, if you are using unsalted add in a pinch of salt, the almond extract is only optional -- the amount of sugar will give give a medium sweetness, if you prefer a sweeter shortbread then increase by 2-4 tablespoons, for brown sugar shortbread use brown sugar in place of white, I advise to make this a few days ahead to allow the flavors ripen --- servings is only estimated.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup salted butter, softened
3/4-1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 300 degrees F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Lightly butter an 8 x 8-inch baking dish or a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Using clean hands blend together all ingredients until well combined (batter will be stiff).
  • Press into prepared baking dish.
  • Prick holes all over the batter.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden on the edges.
  • While the shortbread is still warm slice into squares or wedges if using a pie plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.9, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 39.4, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5, Protein 0.8

KITTENCAL'S SCOTCH SHORTBREAD BARS



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These shortbread bars is one of my all-time favorite recipes... I find that baking shortbread in a baking pan somehow produces a flakier, richer cookie...I'm sure you will enjoy these as much as we do.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened (no substitutions)
1/2 cup icing sugar (confectioners)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
additional icing sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare an ungreased 11 x 7-inch baking pan.
  • In a mixing bowl cream butter and sugar well.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Spread into a prepared ungreased baking pan.
  • Prick well several times with a fork.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the edges just begin to brown.
  • Remove from oven the dust with more icing sugar.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Cut into bars.

SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD BARS



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It was at my bridal shower in 1960 that I first sampled these pretty bars. Now each time I make them, I'm reminded of that happy occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Spread into an ungreased 11x7-in. baking pan. Prick several times with a fork. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SCOTCH SHORTBREAD



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My best friend in high school's mom made this for me when I had my first overnight stay in a hospital. I loved it so much that I made it whenever I got the chance. When we lived overseas, my mom had to limit the number of times I could make it because butter was so expensive. Now it's part of my Christmas baking. Very rich and good!

Provided by SueSmo79

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Scottish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, at room temperature
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, butter, and 1/2 cup sugar together in a bowl using your hands until dough is well combined. Press dough into an ungreased 11 1/2x 7 1/2-inch pan or jelly roll pan. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Cut shortbread into squares in the pan while still warm. Cool completely before removing squares from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

BUTTERSCOTCH SHORTBREAD BARS



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Make and share this Butterscotch Shortbread Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
  • Butter foil; set pan aside.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and baking powder; use a pastry blender and cut in ½ cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan; bake at 350° for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • In a saucepan, melt the remaining ¼ cup butter; stir in sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt.
  • Stir in cashews; bring mixture to boiling over med-high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove pan from heat; stir in whipping cream and vanilla.
  • Spread butterscotch mixture evenly over baked crust.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes more or until most of the surface is bubbly.
  • Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • Using foil, lift bars out of pan; carefully peel foil from sides of bars; cut into bars.
  • To store: place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover; store at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.2, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 93, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.8, Protein 1.2

BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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Enjoy the wonderful butterscotch flavor and satisfying crunch of pecans in these Butterscotch Bars, cleverly made with Duncan Hines French Vanilla Cake Mix. It's easy, tasty and fun to share.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® French Vanilla Cake Mix
2 large eggs
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in butterscotch chips and pecans. Spread in pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 254.4 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

BUTTERSCOTCH SHORTBREAD



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After sampling these tender cookies in a specialty store, I knew I had to duplicate them. My version has lots of toffee bits and butterscotch chips. I give away dozens as home-baked gifts. -Sandra McKenzie, Braham, MN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butterscotch chips, finely chopped
1/2 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, cornstarch and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in butterscotch chips and toffee bits. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. fluted round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ROYAL SCOTCH SHORTBREAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield About 28 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups sifted flour
1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cool butter, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Sift the flour, sugar and salt together. Add the butter and use your hands or a pastry cutter to combine until the mixture is crumbly. Work into a ball and knead briefly. Pat into a 1/4-inch sheet on an ungreased cookie sheet. Cut the dough into 2-inch diamonds.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven. Immediately recut the cookies. Separate carefully and cool on a rack. Cookies can be frozen in an airtight container, with wax paper between each layer for up to 6 months. Defrost 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 98, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 22 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help the shortbread stay crumbly and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help incorporate air into the dough and make the shortbread lighter.
  • Add the flour gradually: This will help prevent the dough from becoming tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the shortbread hold its shape in the oven.
  • Bake the shortbread until the edges are golden brown: This will ensure that the shortbread is cooked through.
  • Let the shortbread cool completely before cutting into bars: This will help prevent the shortbread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Kittencals' Scotch Shortbread Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these classic Scottish cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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