Best 7 Shortbread Cookies Iii Recipes

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In the realm of sweet treats, shortbread cookies reign supreme with their crumbly texture and buttery flavor. The classic combination of simple ingredients - flour, sugar, and butter - forms the foundation of these delectable treats. Whether you prefer them plain or adorned with toppings, there is a recipe variation out there to satisfy every taste bud. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of baking shortbread cookies that will impress family and friends alike.

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3-INGREDIENT SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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These melt in your mouth. The secret is in the beating.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners' sugar
12 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C.)
  • Combine butter or margarine, flour and confectioner's sugar and beat for 10 minutes.
  • Drop from teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Decorate with maraschino cherry pieces.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 72.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD III



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My mother is from Scotland and this is her authentic Scottish shortbread recipe. It makes bars, not cookies!

Provided by Lesley Lombardo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Scottish

Time 1h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound unsalted butter
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cream butter and sugar with mixer. Add flour and mix with a wooden spoon. Use hands to thoroughly mix.
  • Press into a jelly roll pan. Prick to bottom all over with a fork being sure the fork hits the bottom and the pricks are close together.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 300 and continue to bake for 40 minutes more. Wait 2 minutes then cut into finger size bars. Cool thoroughly in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Bake Ina Garten's chocolate-dipped Shortbread Cookies for the perfect bite with tea, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 to 7 ounces very good semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

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 1 cup of sugar until they are just combined. 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 1/2-inch thick and cut with a 3 by 1-inch finger-shaped cutter. Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • When the cookies are cool, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put 3 ounces of the chocolate in a glass bowl and microwave on high power for 30 seconds. (Don't trust your microwave timer; time it with your watch.) Stir with a wooden spoon. Continue to heat and stir in 30-second increments until the chocolate is just melted. Add the remaining chocolate and allow it to sit at room temperature, stirring often, until it's completely smooth. Stir vigorously until the chocolate is smooth and slightly cooled; stirring makes it glossier.
  • Drizzle 1/2 of each cookie with just enough chocolate to coat it.

SHORTBREAD COOKIES II



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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

SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Can a cookie that's so tender, so buttery and so delicate really only be 3 ingredients? Yes, it can! This iconic shortbread recipe is as simple as mixing butter, flour and sugar together to create a dough that's not too sweet but oh-so delicious. And, since this shortbread can be made in under an hour, you can have tasty treats for tea parties, birthdays, showers and any occasion in between. Possibly the best part about this recipe is that it's up to you to get creative-keep it simple with classic shortbread or try dipping your finished cookie in melty chocolate for a showstopping finish. But that's not all-you can mix in crushed toffee, chopped dried fruit and nuts for a twist on this timeless favorite.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 cup butter, softened
5 tablespoons sugar
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir butter and 4 tablespoons of the sugar until well mixed. Stir in flour. (If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons more softened butter.)
  • Roll dough on lightly floured surface until 1/2 inch thick; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Cut into small shapes with knife or use cookie cutters. On ungreased cookie sheets, place shapes 1/2 inch apart.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

BUTTERY 3-INGREDIENT SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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With only a few ingredients, these butter shortbread cookies are so simple to prepare. -Pattie Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. Press dough into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Prick with a fork., Bake until light brown, 30-35 minutes. Cut into squares while warm. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SHORTBREAD COOKIES III



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Great for Christmas. Rich and buttery.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Butter Cookie Recipes     Shortbread Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Work all the ingredients together with your hands until blended. Shape all of the dough into 1 inch balls.
  • Bake cookies on ungreased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
  • Let cool 10 minutes then carefully lift with spatula to cake racks to cool. Store in air tight container with wax paper between layers. Cookies keep well.
  • Variations: Flatten some balls with tines of fork and press 1/4 of a red or green glace cherry in center of each. Make thumbprint indentation in some balls and fill with a tiny bit of jam, jelly or marmalade. Dip some balls in slightly beaten egg white and roll in finely chopped walnuts. Bake as they are or make an indentation in top and spoon in a little jam or marmalade. Dip some balls in egg white and roll in desiccated coconut. Bake as they are or make an indentation and spoon in a little jam, jelly or marmalade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 106.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter. This allows you to control the amount of salt in your cookies.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to create a smooth and even dough.
  • Add the flour and salt gradually. This will help to prevent the dough from becoming tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Shortbread cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect shortbread cookies every time. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give shortbread cookies a try.

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