Recipes Scotch Shortbread Cookies 4.3 (17) 15 Reviews 3 Photos This simple three-ingredient recipe makes wonderfully rich, tender cookies. Serve them with fresh berries of the season for a nice, light dessert. You'll get miles of smiles when you provide these for afternoon tea or at a bridal shower. --Marlene Hellickson Big Bear City, California By Allrecipes Member Published on August 2, 2021 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 3 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 servings Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 pound cold butter (no substitutes) Directions In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Knead dough until smooth, about 6 to 10 minutes. Pat dough into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Pierce with a fork. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. While warm, cut into squares. Cool. I Made It Print