Rich Shortbreads

Indulge in the buttery perfection of Rich Shortbreads, a classic treat that's delightfully simple yet irresistibly decadent. Made with just five pantry-friendly ingredients—unsalted butter, caster sugar, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt—these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are the epitome of homemade comfort. The dough is effortlessly prepared by creaming butter and sugar before incorporating the dry ingredients for a crumbly, tender texture. Baked to a pale golden hue, these shortbreads deliver a light, crisp bite with rich, velvety undertones. Perfect for pairing with tea or coffee, these timeless cookies are easy to customize with shapes for any occasion, making them a versatile addition to your baking repertoire. Whether you're new to baking or a seasoned pro, this 20-minute prep recipe guarantees bakery-quality results right at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 230 grams unsalted butter
• 100 grams caster sugar (superfine sugar)
• 300 grams all-purpose flour
• 50 grams cornstarch (cornflour)
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and caster sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix gently until the dough comes together into a soft, crumbly texture.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times until it forms a smooth ball.

Step 6

Roll the dough out to about 1 cm (0.4 inches) thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters or slice into rectangles with a knife.

Step 7

Place the shortbread pieces onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each piece.

Step 8

Using a fork, lightly prick the surface of each shortbread piece for decoration.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn a pale golden color. Avoid over-baking as these cookies should remain pale.

Step 10

Remove the shortbreads from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. These shortbreads can be enjoyed for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	680.4 grams (680.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3345

Total Fat 200.10g	257%
Saturated Fat 115.50g	578%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 509mg	170%
Sodium 183mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 374.40g	136%
Dietary Fiber 8.60g	31%
Total Sugars 100.60g
Protein 32.80g	66%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 92mg	7%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 374mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 43.7%