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Shortbread Cookies or Scotch Cakes

05/31/14 | All Things Food Related, Christmas at A Labour of Life, Cookie Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Recipes from my Kitchen

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Last Updated on 2021-05-09 by Linda

It’s Saturday and that means it is cookie time… who doesn’t love cookies on Saturday? Or any day for that matter.  The sad news is this is the last of my pre-planned Christmas Cookie Recap, my infamous Shortbread Cookies.
Unfortunately I only made and took pictures of 12 types of cookies and squares this year. OK how crazy is it that I would think 12 different varieties of cookies is not enough.  LOL  I think I was a real slacker. If you are interested in other fun recipes though check out my Skor Bar Squares or a Chocolate Chip Shortbread.
homemade shortbread or scotchcakes

Shortbread Cookies

This has to be one of my favourite cookies. And yes I have made them year round. In fact I made Shortbread Cookies in the shapes of guitar pics for Kent’s 50th Birthday celebration. I am not sure we traditionally reserved these for Christmas only.
Actually I totally know, using a pound of butter in a cookie was reserved for special occasions. Growing up butter was not cheap so these were special. Shortbreads are perfect plain, dipped in chocolate or topped with buttercream.  What is your preferred topping?
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What do you need for Shortbread Cookies

The ingredients are so very very simple, three items.  I promise you they are also ingredients we always have on hand.
  • 1 lb of butter
  • 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
  • 5 cups flour

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How to Make this decadent Scotch Cake


Sorry I had to throw that in, do you call them Shortbread cookies or Scotch Cakes? Name aside because yes a rose by any other name is still a rose, or in this case a cookie. Simple steps for a simple cookie.

  1. Mix and work together
    ( I usually beat butter first, slowly add in icing sugar, then add flour gradually)
  2. Roll out and cut into various shapes.
  3. Bake at 300 for 30 minutes.

homemade shortbread or scotchcakes

If you love cookies for Christmas check out my 10 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes. I promise you will not be disappointed.
homemade shortbread or scotchcakes

Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread cookies or scotch cakes regardless of the name they are delicious
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: scotch cakes, shortbread, shortbread cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 26kcal
Author: lindaandkent1@gmail.com

Ingredients

  • 1 lb butter
  • 1.5 c icing sugar
  • 5 c flour

Instructions

Mix and work together ( I usually beat butter first, slowly add in icing sugar, then add flour gradually) Roll out and cut into various shapes.   Bake at 300 for 30 minutes.

    Nutrition Facts
    Shortbread Cookies
    Amount Per Serving (1 Servings)
    Calories 26
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    add frosting and the calorie count will go up but its totally worth it

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 26kcal
    Have you tried this recipe? I would love to see the resultsMention @alabouroflife or tag #alabouroffood!

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    Comments

    1. Rose-Marie says

      2014-09-08 at 4:09 pm

      I love shortbread and so I would love these! They are so cute and the perfect size for gatherings of any kind! I like the idea of the guitar pick I never noticed that shape in a cookie cutter!

      Reply
      • Linda Cassidy says

        2014-09-09 at 1:44 am

        I had to make it from a triangle, rounded the ends

        Reply
    2. Nicole Mecham says

      2014-07-15 at 3:02 am

      These are so adorable and they look DELICIOUS! I am definitely going to have to try them!

      Reply
      • Linda Cassidy says

        2014-09-09 at 1:44 am

        they are delicious

        Reply
    3. Becky Dykes says

      2014-06-17 at 1:26 am

      Wow, I love cookies on a Saturday! And every other day, LOL! These look amazing, I'll have to add them to my to-do list! Thanks so much for sharing at Creative Spark Link Party! Hope to see you again Wednesday!

      Reply
    4. Kelly says

      2014-06-01 at 11:16 pm

      These look and sound amazing, yum!

      xx Kelly
      Sparkles and Shoes

      Reply
    5. Felecia Efriann says

      2014-05-31 at 7:12 pm

      those are really cute 🙂

      Reply
      • Linda Cassidy says

        2014-06-01 at 2:51 am

        thanks they taste great too

        Reply

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