Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes Shortbread Cookie Recipes Scottish Shortbread 4.7 (648) 543 Reviews 87 Photos Shortbread is the most basic cookie there is! This recipe uses real butter and brown sugar for an irresistible flavor. When the cookies are cool, you can dip them in melted chocolate if you like. Submitted by Linda Updated on June 5, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 87 87 87 87 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 4 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings 2 cups butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Beat butter and brown sugar together until smooth and creamy. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add 3 to 3 3/4 cups flour; mix well. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Sprinkle board with remaining flour. Knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour to make a soft dough. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 3x1-inch strips. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Prick shortbread cookies with a fork and place on ungreased baking sheets. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 1,007 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 256 Calories 16g Fat 27g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 256 % Daily Value * Total Fat 16g 20% Saturated Fat 10g 49% Cholesterol 41mg 14% Sodium 112mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 9g Protein 3g 5% Calcium 16mg 1% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 42mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.