Toffee Scottish Shortbread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Buttery, crumbly shortbread infused with the deep flavor of English toffee, perfect for a sweet treat.
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Ingredients
- 225 gbutter
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 125 gcaster sugar
- 400 gtoffee bits
- 375 gplain flour
- 20 gsalt
- 2 eggsunsalted butter, softened
- 150 mlgolden syrup
- 100 mlmilk
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a quicker mix.
- 3
Add the toffee bits and mix until they are evenly distributed.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid crushing the toffee.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
Tip: Make sure to get rid of any lumps.
- 5
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 6
Add the softened butter, golden syrup, and milk. Mix until the dough comes together.
Tip: Use a spatula for a more rustic texture.
- 7
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times until it comes together.
Tip: Don't overwork the dough.
- 8
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 5mm (1/4 inch). Cut into desired shapes.
Tip: Use a cookie cutter for a fun shape.
- 9
Place the shortbread on the prepared baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking.
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