Scottish Recipes

Shortbread Cookies

These buttery shortbread cookies are everything they should be – tender, crumbly, and not overly sweet. The secret to their delicate texture is a high butter ratio that melts in your mouth with each bite. They bake to a pale golden finish, never browned, just the way true shortbread is meant to be. For the cleanest cuts with no crumbles, partially bake first, slice, then finish in the oven. This method delivers those neat bakery-style bars while keeping the signature crumbly bite. Perfect for serving with tea or coffee, these Scottish classics are simple yet indulgent.