Scottish Shortbread Recipe
Ingredients
| Butter | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Brown sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), firmly packed | |
| Egg yolk | 1 | |
| Vanilla extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
| All purpose flour | 2 Cup (32 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2960 Calories from Fat 1660
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 189 g290.7%
Saturated Fat 117.4 g587%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 668.9 mg223%
Sodium 37.4 mg1.6%
Total Carbohydrates 292 g97.4%
Dietary Fiber 6.8 g27%
Sugars 101.5 g
Protein 30 g60.2%
Vitamin A 116.8% Vitamin C
Calcium 11.1% Iron 67%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add brown sugar, and continue to cream thoroughly.
Add egg yolk and vanilla, and beat mixture by hand until light and fluffy.
Add gradually to creamed mixture, and combine completely.
Turn out dough onto lightly floured board.
Roll 1 /4 inch thick.
Cut in strips, squares or fancy shapes.
Bake on ungreased sheet in 300°F. oven 18-20 minutes.
Note: If desired, decorate shortbread tops with halved nuts, candied cherries or angelica.
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