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June 27, 2015 By Patti 16 Comments
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Classic Shortbread

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Classic Shortbread Recipe

 

My husband and I love to have afternoon tea and this classic shortbread is my favorite tea time recipe. It’s the perfect accent to your favorite cup of tea, or even glass of iced tea during those hot summer days. While I’ve been known to enjoy a wide variety of teas, my current favorite tea is ToLife White Tea from Teavana.

I hope you enjoy this classic shortbread recipe that is rich, buttery and melts in your mouth.

Decoration alternatives: I like Wilton Sparkling Sugar, since it has a larger granule than regular granulated table sugar. Regular granulated sugar can also be used, but has a finer texture than shown in the photo. I also have used colored sugar for a holiday decorating alternative.

 

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Classic Shortbread Recipe

Classic Shortbread

Classic shortbread recipe that is rich, buttery and melts in your mouth
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Cookies
Cuisine: British
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 25
Author: Patti from CooksRecipeCollection.com

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar I prefer Wilton Sparkling Sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat butter and powered sugar until well combined and fluffy, with electric mixer.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt to butter and sugar mixture; beat until combined.
  • Press dough into an 8 x 8 inch ungreased baking dish.
  • Prick the top of the dough with a fork and sprinkle with the granulated sugar.
  • Bake in 350 degree preheated over for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Cut in 25 even pieces (this will be a 5 by 5 grid) and enjoy with your favorite tea.
Classic Shortbread
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Filed Under: Cookies, Tea Party Tagged With: afternoon tea, cookie, shortbread, tea party

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  1. balanced diet says

    June 28, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    Tɦanks foг finally writing aƄout >Classic Shortbread – Cooks Recipe Collection <Liked it!

  2. Byron Thomas says

    July 10, 2015 at 6:11 am

    I have been looking for a good shortbread cookie recipe for so long! Thanks for posting this!

  3. Angela - Patisserie Makes Perfect says

    July 10, 2015 at 7:10 am

    This looks delicious. I love afternoon tea too and a good shortbread with a cup of tea. This is wonderful.

  4. Raquel says

    July 10, 2015 at 8:19 am

    It has been a while since I have had a good shortbread cookie! These look so tasty and uncomplicated. Happy weekend!

  5. Just Jo says

    July 10, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Who doesn’t love shortbread? I keep meaning to try it totally gluten free and I must. Makes me yearn for a cuppa looking at these!

  6. CiaoFlorentina says

    July 10, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    Just what I needed ! I am a shortbread Freak, I can walk away from cakes and pies and all the sweets, but shortbread ? Never ! Yummy !

  7. Renee says

    July 10, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    I love shortbread and look forward to trying your recipe! Looks delicious!

  8. Marissa @ OMG FOOD says

    July 10, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    Gorgeous photo! I love a good shortbread cookie; I’ll have to make these! Thanks for sharing the recipe. <3

  9. Howie Fox says

    July 11, 2015 at 3:34 am

    It really looks like an easy going, delicious, not too much pastry for the afternoon tea. Really nice. I’m a huge afternoon tea fan myself (being from Ostfriesland). Will keep this one in mind, thanks! 🙂

  10. Shivani Saxena says

    July 12, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    Great looking dish!

  11. Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness says

    July 14, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    5 stars
    I love shortbread, this sounds delicious.

  12. Katrin says

    December 27, 2016 at 9:43 am

    My husband would finish these off in a flash! They look delicious

  13. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

    December 28, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Shortbread is one of my favorites. Yummy recipe. Thank you for sharing.

  14. Christine says

    December 31, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    I love shortbread cookies, but have never made them. I’ll have to give these a try sometime!

  15. Carol Borchardt says

    January 1, 2017 at 5:04 pm

    Yum! So easy and so delicious!

  16. ashok says

    March 4, 2021 at 10:19 pm

    5 stars
    My Family Loved it. I am definitely sharing Guys, Thanks For sharing this Great Recipe. this recipe and this website with my friend. Hope they also love it. Thank you again for sharing such a great recipe.

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