IRISH BUTTER SHORTBREAD
Make this classic Irish Butter Shortbread recipe from Rachel Gaffney for a melt-in-your-mouth St. Patrick's Day treat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar. With the mixer on low, slowly add flour. Continue mixing until dough comes together to form a ball.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface; roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thickness, dusting rolling pin with flour as necessary to prevent sticking. Using a 2 1/4-inch round, fluted cutter, cut out dough. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart. Gather up any scraps, gently re-roll, and repeat cutting process. Take care not to overwork dough.
- Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake until shortbread just begins to turn golden, about 30 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. Shortbread may be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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CITY KINGS
kings@gmail.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Abdul Baasit
b6@hotmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm going to try again using a different recipe.
Shahzaib Asad
shahzaib79@hotmail.comThese cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're sure to be appreciated by everyone who receives them.
Solomon Jonathan
solomon_j@hotmail.co.ukI love that this recipe uses orange zest. It gives the cookies a lovely citrus flavor.
Ulogu Gabriella
ulogu_g3@gmail.comThese cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Rs SH√£H
s.rs@yahoo.comI've never made shortbread cookies before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out beautifully and tasted even better.
Fareed Don
f.d@yahoo.comI made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.
Njabulo Njinji
n@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new shortbread cookie recipes, and this one definitely caught my eye. I can't wait to try it out!
METUSELA NGOMA
ngoma_metusela@yahoo.comThese cookies are the perfect treat for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.
Maliyah Fewell
m.fewell81@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of shortbread cookies, but these ones are really good! They're not too sweet and they have a nice crumbly texture.
Chinwekele Uformba
u.chinwekele@hotmail.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. The ingredients are easy to find and the instructions are clear and concise. I can't wait to try these cookies!
SL xLUCKY
xlucky-sl94@hotmail.comThese shortbread cookies are amazing! The texture is perfect and the flavor is incredible. I will definitely be making these again.
Sabir Durrani
sabir.d47@gmail.comI've made these cookies several times now and they're always delicious. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the orange zest adds a lovely flavor.
Sheriyar Khan
s-k@yahoo.comThese shortbread cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that they're not too sweet, so they're perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Lewis Mphanza
mphanzalewis28@yahoo.comI made these shortbread cookies following the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly! They're buttery, crumbly, and have a wonderful flavor. I especially love the addition of the orange zest, which gives them a bright and citrusy flavor.