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Buttery Shortbread Biscuits

HB-3237 · Hand-built original

Buttery Shortbread Biscuits — the dish itself.
40 minServes 20155 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

Servings:20quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Beat in the vanilla and salt.
  4. Add the flour and mix on low speed just until a soft dough forms with no dry patches.
  5. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Prick all over with a fork and score into 20 fingers or squares.
  6. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, until pale golden at the edges and set in the center.
  7. Sprinkle with a little sugar while warm, cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then cut along the scored lines and cool completely on a rack.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 40 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

155 kcalCalories
1.3 gProtein
16.6 gCarbs
9.3 gFat
5.7 gSaturates
0.3 gFibre
0.1 gSugars
89 mgSodium
24 mgCholesterol
16 mgPotassium
5 mgCalcium
0.6 mgIron
1 servingServing

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data

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