Buttery Scottish Shortbread Cookies

Experience the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Buttery Scottish Shortbread Cookies, a classic treat that’s both simple and satisfying. This vegetarian recipe is perfect for those who appreciate rich, buttery flavors, while being mindful of gluten and dairy allergies. With just four ingredients, these cookies are versatile enough to enjoy plain or dressed up with your favorite toppings.

The buttery, crumbly texture makes them ideal for tea time, dessert platters, or holiday gatherings. Packed with energy, these cookies are a delightful addition to any meal.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Overview

These classic shortbread cookies are a buttery delight, perfect for any occasion. With just four simple ingredients, they are easy to make and customize. Enjoy them plain or add your favorite toppings for a festive touch.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

Scottish

Ingredients

• 2 Cups (c) butter, softened
• 1 Cup (c) white sugar
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) vanilla extract
• 4 Cups (c) all-purpose flour

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract, then add the flour and mix well until combined.
5. Fill a cookie press with the dough and form cookies onto two ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 1 ½ inches apart.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies are just starting to turn golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
7. Remove the cookie sheets from the oven and set them on a wire cooling rack for a few minutes. Then transfer the shortbread cookies to the rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your homemade shortbread cookies!