Ronan's Shortbread

Name: Ronan's Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 stick butter; 2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract

8 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

This started as an easy three ingredient shortbread. But if you know me, you know I can't stop adding ingredients just to see how it turns out. This is a dense, almost cake-like shortbread because of the amount of butter I use. If you prefer a traditional crisp shortbread you can halve the butter. (Or find a different recipe!) *Photo is a stock image*

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:03:07 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories183 kcal (9%)

Total Fat11.6 g (17%)

Carbs18.2 g (7%)

Sugars6.3 g (7%)

Protein1.7 g (3%)

Sodium74.6 mg (4%)

Fiber0.4 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

16 servings

2 stickbutter

2 cupall purpose flour

½ cupgranulated sugar

½ tspsalt

1 tspvanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1

This recipe is easily scaled. I usually multiply the given recipe by 2.

Step 2

Cream butter and sugar.

Step 3

Add vanilla and salt.

Step 4

Add flour slowly. I find the best way to do this (if not using an electric mixer) is to use a pastry cutter until the dough is the consistency of sand then use your hands to knead until it comes together smoothly and stops falling apart.

MixerMix

Bowl

Step 5

Add any additional flavoring you wish. Just be careful not to add so much that you overpower the flavor of the shortbread. If making a savory flavor, omit the vanilla. Possible Additives! lemon extract/zest almonds or almond extract orange zest dried lavender nuts ground tea leaves - earl grey, chai dried fruit rosemary thyme cinnamon chocolate chips

Step 6

Preheat oven to 325°.

OvenPreheat

Step 7

Line 8"x8" pan with parchment paper and press dough into pan until about 1/2" thick and spread evenly. Poke holes in the dough to create the traditional shortbread look. If making a larger batch, try using a cookie sheet! A double batch fits well in a 9"x13" sheet.