Scottish Grasmere Shortbread Recipe

Name: Scottish Grasmere Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients for the shortbread; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger; Ingredients for the ginger filling; 1/4 cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon milk; 2 tablespoons grated crystallized ginger

Servings: persons

Ingredients for the shortbread
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
Ingredients for the ginger filling
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons grated crystallized ginger

1
Sift flour, sugar, cornstarch, and ground ginger into a bowl.
2
Cut in butter until mixture becomes a soft dough (requires working beyond the stage when particles are the size of rice kernals).
3
Mix in crystallized ginger. Shape dough into a ball. Knead lightly with fingertips until mixture holds together. Roll into tubular shape and place in cookie press or just slice into 1/8 inch slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minures. Cool. Spread ginger filling over the bottom of half the cookies. Cover with remaining cookies.
4
Ginger Filling; Cream 1/4 C butter and 1 t vanilla extract. Add 2 C confectioner's sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Stir in 2 T grated crystallized ginger.

1164

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients for the shortbread, 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 6 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Scottish Grasmere Shortbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Scottish Grasmere Shortbread

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