Kittencal’s Melt-In-Your-Mouth Scottish Shortbread

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 0
Bite into the buttery goodness of Kittencal's Melt-In-Your-Mouth Scottish Shortbread
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar , plus
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup salted butter , softened
3/4 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
158
Sugar
8g
Fat
11g
Scottish shortbread's origin hasn't been pinpointed but it has been enjoyed since the 1700s. The recipe has only a few ingredients and making it is a breeze, yielding dessert perfection every time. Bite into the buttery treat and savour the melty texture that begs you to take another bite.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
2.Grease an 8-inch baking pan.
3.Mix the all-purpose flour and sugar well.
4.Add in softened salted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract (optional) and stir until just combined.
5.Press the mixture lightly into your greased pan.
6.Bake it in your preheated oven for around 30-35 mins or until the shortbread turns lightly brown.
7.Once done, remove from the oven and allow it to cool.

PROS

Easy to make 3-ingredient recipe that yields a delectable buttery taste and crumbly texture

CONS

High in calories due to high butter content

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Almond extract is known to lower cholesterol levels and the butter used is a good source of vitamin A, D, E, and K.

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