Scottish Brown Sugar Shortbread

Submitted by Fitness Guru

"Very light and flavourful shortbread. This is such a simple recipe you will be surprised that it tastes so yummy. The real trick is using brown sugar and real butter. I have made this with and without the vanilla and I enjoy it either way. This recipe is a staple in my recipe library."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 24 cookies
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 2 cups butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. Cream butter and brown sugar and vannilla (optional).
3. Add 3 to 3 3/4 cups flour. Mix well.
4. Sprinkle board with the remaining flour. Knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour to make a soft dough.
5. Roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Press out shapes or cut into 3x1 inch strips. Prick with fork and place on ungreased baking sheets.
6. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Reviews

[Mrs.Muffins]

What's great about this recipe is that I almost always have all the ingredients on hand so when I get a craving for something sweet, I can just whip these up! Thanks so much they were great!

 

[midnight99rl]

i loved this and i made it for a party and i wasnt sure if anyone would eat it but it was the first dish gone!!!