Scottish shortbread cookies

Updated at: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 01:32:36 GMT

Step 1

Cut butter into small cubes, about 9 cubes per butter pat. Mix in sugar well.

Step 2

Add flour 1/2 cup at a time, mixing thoroughly with a knife after each. Optional: replace 1/2 cup wheat flour with rice flour.

Step 3

Hand-knead until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed, and a single ball can be formed.

Step 4

Hand shape a log about 12 inches long. Roll up in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 275 F

Step 6

Cut slices of dough by cutting log in half until you have 32 slices. Place on parchment paper on cookie sheets, 1 inch apart.

Step 7

Cook 25 minutes, or just until starting to tan. Do not overcook.

Step 8

Cool at least 10 minutes

Step 9

Dust with confectioners sugar.

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