Scottish Shortbread Cookies

Scottish Shortbread Fingers Recipe

The best delicious Scottish Shortbread fingers recipe with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that are straightforward and foolproof. Try this Scottish Shortbread fingers recipe today!

Hello, my friends, this is a delicious, traditional Scottish shortbread fingers recipe that is simple to make and delicious to eat. I’ve been making this recipe for many years, the buttery sweet shortbread always turns out perfect.

What Makes These Scottish Shortbread Cookies The Best?

This classic Scottish shortbread cookie recipe is the best, this recipe yields always the best quality shortbread finger cookies. It’s simple and quick to make, and it uses only four ingredients. I’ve been making this recipe for many years in my own bakery and they’ve also been a hit with my customers. 

Ingredients For Scottish Shortbread Fingers Cookies

  • 1 cup Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 2/3 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2/3 cup super fine sugar

How To make Scottish Shortbread Fingers Cookies?

  1. In a food processor or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Sieve the flour and cornstarch into the butter mixture and mix until the shortbread dough comes together.
  3. Transfer the dough to a 2 X 8 square pan and press firmly, smoothing the top.
  4. Prick holes over the surface using a fork, then lightly score the top to resemble the traditional Scottish fingers, 1 1/2 inches by 3 inches in length.
  5. Place into the oven and bake at 325°F or 325°C for 45-50 minutes, or until golden at the surface.
  6. Remove the cookies from the oven and cut through over the scored area. Then cover the top with sugar.
  7. Allow the shortbread to cool in the pan.
  8. Enjoy your Scottish Shortbread Cookies!
 
Scottish Shortbread Cookies

Scottish Shortbread Fingers Recipe

This is a delicious, authentic Scottish shortbread recipe that is simple to make and delicious to eat. I’ve been making this recipe for many years, the buttery sweet shortbread always turns out perfect.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine British, Scottish
Servings 6 people
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 2/3 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2/3 cup super fine sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Sieve the flour and cornstarch into the butter mixture and mix until the shortbread dough comes together.
  • Transfer the dough to a 2 X 8 square pan and press firmly, smoothing the top.
  • Prick holes over the surface using a fork, then lightly score the top to resemble the traditional Scottish fingers, 1 1/2 inches by 3 inches in length.
  • Place into the oven and bake at 325°F or 325°C for 45-50 minutes, or until golden at the surface.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and cut through over the scored area. Then cover the top with sugar.
  • Allow the shortbread to cool in the pan.
  • Enjoy your Scottish Shortbread Cookies!
Keyword Authentic Shortbread Cookies, British Shortbread Cookies, Scottish Short Bread Cookies, Scottish Shortbread Cookes, Scottish Shortbread Fingers Recipe

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