Margaret Campbell’s Irish Shortbread Cookies

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Margaret Campbell's Irish Shortbread Cookies - A Classic Recipe for Your Tea Time

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

230

Sugar

Fat

15g

Shortbread cookies are a classic treat that have been loved for generations, and Margaret Campbell's recipe is one of the best. This traditional recipe takes only a few minutes to make and produces a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie that is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. The simplicity of this recipe allows the buttery flavor of the cookies to shine through, making it the perfect snack for any time of day.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 300°F/150°C.
2.	In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar. Mix in the cornflour, semolina flour, and unbleached flour until the dough forms.
3.	Shape the dough into a flat circle, wrap it in a plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4.	Roll the chilled dough on a floured surface until it is 1/2 inch thick, then cut it into small circles using a cookie cutter. Pierce each cookie with a fork to create small holes.
5.	Place the cookies 1 inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown.
6.	Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

Margaret Campbell’s Irish Shortbread Cookies are incredibly easy and quick to make, and they taste delicious.

They are perfect for afternoon tea or as a simple dessert for any occasion.

CONS

These cookies are high in calories and fat due to the butter content.

It is recommended to enjoy them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest snack option around, Margaret Campbell’s Irish Shortbread Cookies contain butter, which can be a source of vitamin A and vitamin D.
They are also rich in carbohydrates, which are a necessary component of a healthy diet.

	1 lb sweet butter
	1/2 lb confectioners ' sugar
	4 ounces cornflour ( check near cornmeal in the market )
	4 ounces semolina flour
	1 lb unbleached flour