Traditional Scottish Shortbread - Just 4 Ingredients

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while oat flour can be cheaper and gluten-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor, while essence is a more affordable option.

Spray the shortbread mold with cooking spray and set aside.

Soften 2 sticks of butter at room temperature overnight, covered with cling film.

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, 2 cups of flour, 3/4 cup of confectioners sugar, and a pinch of salt.

Mix the ingredients together using one hand until a dough forms.

Transfer the dough into the mold and smooth it out with your hands to create an even layer.

Bake the shortbread in the oven at 325°F for 30 to 35 minutes, checking at 30 minutes for a pale golden color around the edges.

Remove the shortbread from the oven and let it sit for 15 minutes.

Run a paring knife around the edges of the mold to help release the shortbread.

Carefully remove the shortbread from the mold and cut it into wedges while warm.

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