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Buttery Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread Cookies

Recipe by Preppy Kitchen

Classic Scottish shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth. Made with room‑temperature butter, a touch of vanilla, and a precise amount of flour for a crumbly, buttery texture. Chill the dough, slice, and bake for perfectly golden, melt‑away cookies.

EasyScottishServes 12

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Source Video
1h 31m
Prep
15m
Cook
13m
Cleanup
1h 59m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$1.75
Per serving:$0.15

Critical Success Points

  • Cream butter until smooth but not over‑beat.
  • Measure flour accurately (spoon & level or use a scale).
  • Do not over‑mix after adding flour; dough should look slightly crumbly.
  • Chill the dough for at least 1 hour before slicing.
  • Slice to an even ½‑inch thickness for uniform baking.
  • Watch the bake time; cookies should be lightly golden, not dark.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot baking sheet with oven mitts to avoid burns.
  • Use a sharp knife carefully when slicing the chilled dough.
  • Do not leave the oven unattended while the cookies bake.

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