Scottish Shortbread Recipe

By MarieR

Scottish settlers first came to this area over 150 years ago. My mother herself was Scottish, and—as with most of my favorite recipes—she passed this on to me. I make a triple batch of it each year at Christmas, to enjoy and as gifts. —Rose Mabee, Selkirk, Manitoba

Ingredients

• 2 2 2 cups butter, softened
• 1 1 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 to 4-1/2 4 to 4-1/2 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Details

Servings 48
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.
Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add 3-3/4 cups flour; mix well. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead for 5 minutes, adding enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

2.
Roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut into 3x1 in. strips. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Prick with fork. Bake until cookies are lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Cool.
Yield: about 4 dozen.