Kittencal's Buttery Pan Shortbread

15m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
45m
Ready In


"This recipe will make two pans of the most delicious flaky buttery shortbread and may be made up to 2 weeks in advance stored at room temperature in an airtight container, if using unsalted butter then increase the salt to 1/4 teaspoon, make certain to slice the cookies while it is still warm or you can cut into small shapes or circles… I have left the candied cherries as optional they are a great addition if you are making these for the holidays, this recipe was developed to make on the food processor this will insure a flaky light texture, this will yield two (8-inch pans/20 servings each pan)"

Original is 40 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (22.3 g)
  • Calories 82.3
  • Total Fat - 4.7 g
  • Saturated Fat - 2.9 g
  • Cholesterol - 12.2 mg
  • Sodium - 48.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 9.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g
  • Sugars - 5.5 g
  • Protein - 0.6 g
  • Calcium - 2.8 mg
  • Iron - 0.1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0.1 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).

Step 2

Prepare two (8-inch) square cake pans (can use 8-inch round pans).

Step 3

In a food processor blend the first 4 dry ingredients.

Step 4

Add in the cold butter pieces, and blend for about 30 seconds or more to combine.

Step 5

Divide the mixture evenly between the two pans, then press the dough in firmly.

Step 6

Bake for about 30-35 minutes (longer for more crispy) or until baked through and pale golden (don’t over bake!).

Step 7

Cool the baked dough in pans for 10 minutes.

Step 8

While the baked dough is still warm cut into small squares (or wedges if using a round pan) then cool completely.

Step 9

Using a spatula transfer to a plate.

Step 10

Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar if desired.

Tips


No special items needed.

1 Reviews

limeleaf

This recipe has become one of my favorites, and I've made it many times. It's super quick and easy, everyone seems to love it, and it is adaptable too. I add lemon zest to the dough, and often use dried cranberries instead of the cherries, and dried cherries are also good. Thanks for the recipe.

5.0

review by:
(28 Oct 2011)

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