Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating."--Luciano Pavarotti

Scotch Shortbread Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Scotch Shortbread is from The McCormick Family Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb butter
1 C granulated sugar
4 C flour
Directions:
Directions:
Cut in ingredients as for pie crust. Press together and then roll 3/8" thick sheets (between 2 sheets waxed paper or parchment). Chill in refrigerator several hours. Cut into squares . Bake on 2-3 layers of heavy brown paper on cookie sheets. Do Not Brown. Bake at 250-275º for 1 hour. Do not cool on paper as they will pick up the "flavor" of the paper. Put confectioners sugar on cool cookie sheet and roll the warm cookies in the sugar and allow to cool. Store in airtight container. They improve with age (2-3 days). Can be kept longer in the freezer.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

256W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!