Vanilla Scottish Shortbread
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Scottish Shortbread is a classic butter cookie that combines the richness of butter and sugar with warm vanilla and almond extracts. This elegant treat takes just 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to bake, making it perfect for anyone seeking a straightforward yet impressive biscuit. Finished with a dusting of icing sugar and flaky sea salt, it suits those who appreciate traditional British baking.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter(softened)
- 200 ggranulated sugar(diced)
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar(diced)
- 2eggs
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 10 gsalt
- ½ mlunsalted almond extract
- 50 gicing sugar
- 5 gflaky sea salt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step.
- 3
Add the confectioner's sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and icing sugar.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to remove any lumps.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 6
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes, until smooth.
Tip: Don't overwork the dough.
- 7
Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1cm (0.4in). Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
- 8
Place the shortbread on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Tip: Gently tap the baking sheet to remove any air bubbles.
- 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the shortbread as it can burn quickly.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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