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Fun History

Shortbread is a Scottish classic, originating in Scotland and firmly rooted in European baking traditions. Its signature trio — butter, sugar, flour — makes it one of the most iconic European cookies.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup butter, softened

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup confectioners’ sugar

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup cornstarch

• ½ tsp salt

DIRECTION

Make the Dough

1. Cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, 5–7 minutes.

2. Whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt together.

3. Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture; mix until fully combined.

4. Roll dough into a 15×2×1‑inch rectangle. Chill until firm.

Bake

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Cut chilled dough into ¼‑inch slices.

3. Place slices 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

4. Prick each cookie with a fork.

5. Bake 10–12 minutes, or until set but not browned.

6. Cool on wire racks.

NUTRITION

(Per cookie)

57 kcal • 7g carbs • 0g protein • 3g fat • Sat Fat 2g • Cholesterol 8mg • Sodium 44mg • Sugar 3g • Fiber 0g • Vitamin A ~10 IU • Vitamin C ~0mg • Calcium ~5mg • Iron ~0.1mg

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