Chris’s Traditional Shortbread Fingers

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean paste enhances flavor with a natural touch.

Cream the 200 grams of unsalted butter and caster sugar together until combined.

Add half a teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix in.

Gradually add 330 grams of plain flour and combine until a dough forms.

Knead the dough into a ball.

Roll the dough slightly oblong to make it easier to shape.

Press the dough down to about 1.5 to 2 centimeters thick.

Cut the dough into fingers about 2 centimeters wide and 6 to 7 centimeters long.

Prick the tops of the dough with a fork to create holes.

Bake in the oven at 150 degrees Celsius for 40 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens