Butterscotch Scottish Shortbread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Butterscotch Scottish Shortbread is a buttery biscuit featuring butterscotch syrup and butterscotch chips. Made with butter, sugar, flour and eggs, this sweet treat takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake. It suits anyone craving a classic shortbread with a butterscotch twist.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 150 gcaster sugar
- 200 gflour
- 50 mlbutterscotch syrup
- 50 mlmilk
- 5 gsalt
- 2 eggbeaten eggs
- 2 gbaking powder
- 50 gunsalted butter, softened
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gbutter scotch chips
- 200 gplain flour
- 25 gunsalted butter, melted
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350¿tF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, caster sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for easier mixing.
- 3
Add the flour, butterscotch syrup, milk, salt, and beaten eggs to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
Tip: If using an electric mixer, stop and scrape the bowl as needed.
- 4
Add the softened butter, baking powder, and melted butter to the dough. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula for mixing the dough.
- 5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until the dough comes together.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid overworking the dough.
- 6
Roll the dough out to a thickness of 2.5 cm (1 in). Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
Tip: Use a sharp cookie cutter for clean edges.
- 7
Place the shortbread on the prepared baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the shortbread after 15 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- 8
Remove the shortbread from the oven and let cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes.
Tip: Transfer the shortbread to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Once cooled, dust with confectioner's sugar and serve.
Tip: Optional: Sandwich with butter or cream for an extra treat.
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