Classic Butter Shortbread Recipe

Recipe By Serious Eats

This shortbread has a tender crumb complimented by a polished, wedge presentation. Feel free to adjust the levels of sugar and salt to your personal taste, and don't be afraid to add fresh herbs to the dough, such as chopped rosemary or thyme.

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Ingredients for Classic Butter Shortbread Recipe

  • 1.13 ounce All purpose flour
  • 1 ounce Unsalted butter, softened, plus a little more for greasing the pan
  • 0.44 ounce Confectioners' sugar
Nutrition
value
71
calories per serving
3 g Fat2 g Protein9 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    3g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Carbs
    9g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    9g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    3g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    21mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    2mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    11mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    3mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    13mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    28mg
  • Selenium
    4mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Serious Eats