Eat Sum More (Shortbread Cookies)

Submitted by diner524

"I found this recipe on-line from the blog of Lizel Salter, author of "Recipes from South Africa" and here is her description of the recipe: "This is a fantastic recipe for shortbread, a speciality of the Scottish. It is one of South Africa’s favourites and this is a recipe for home-made shortbread." The recipe doesn't indicate the amount this makes, so I am guessing at the amounts."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 4 dozen
• Serves: 48

ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups butter, softened (4 sticks)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Mix all the ingredients together and roll (should look like a long sausage).
2. Cut into circles and place on a baking sheet.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for about 10 minutes. If not totally baked, bake for another 10 minutes.

Reviews

[eavey]

These were really good...everyone that tried them enjoyed them...i think it needs more sugar, a little lemon extract & i probably should cut them thicker...& possibly undercooking it? that should make them exactly like Atlanta Bread Co. (ABC has THE best shortbread cookies!!) I made a half batch...measured ingredients by weight. 250g ap flour, 63g powdered sugar, 2 sticks of butter, 1/8 tsp. salt. I also used a hand mixer on low until it came together. Very easy to make! Thanks for posting!!:0)

 

[pammyowl]

I love shortbread, and this recipe is very good, tender and crispy. Perfection! Thanks for posting! Made for I RECCOMEND, 2012

 

[cookingpompom]

Shortbread are my #1 favourite treat (yes, even beats chocolate). This recipe was gorgeous, delivering a wonderful biscuit/cookie with a buttery crunch, I made them today - will there be any left by tomorrow afternoon???. Made for ZWT8, The Fearless Red Dragons

 

[AZPARZYCH]

These are so easy to make and come out light, crisp and buttery. Made 1 dozen since they do not contain chocolate I am sure DH won't be helping me eat these (which is fine with me!). I topped them with some sugar crystal sprinkles for a little extra sweet crunch. Made for ZWT8 Family Picks.

 

[Lavender Lynn]

Very, very simple, yet produces a delicate, elegant tea cookie with buttery richness. I rolled the dough into two logs the diameter of a banana, refrigerated, sliced, and baked 14 minutes on an airform tray, then dusted with powdered sugar using a tea strainer. Perfect. Made for ZWT8.