Shortbread Cookie Recipe

This shortbread cookie recipe is my absolute favorite cookie mix.

It is quick and easy to make, tastes delicious and you can use it for any shape and size cookie so it works well with any kids party theme.

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Shortbread Cookie Recipe Ingredients

• 225g plain flour
• 50g caster sugar
• 125g butter
• 1 small orange - grated rind and 1 tablespoon juice
• Flour for rolling and dusting
• Frosting, icing sugar or other decorating foods

How to Make Shortbread Cookies

1. Set the oven to 180°C/350°F/ gas mark 4. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment.
   
   
2. Place flour and sugar in a large bowl. Cut butter into small pieces and rub into the flour mixture until it resembles bread crumbs.
   
   
3. Stir in the orange rind and juice, then mould the mixture into a ball with your hands.
   
   
4. On a floured surface, knead the dough lightly then roll out until 5mm thick.
   
   
5. Using a cookie cutter cut out shapes and place on the baking sheet.
   
   
6. Cook for 10 minutes until pale golden brown. Carefully loosen with a palette knife and leave to cool.
   
   
7. When cool decorate with frosting, or dust with a little icing sugar or whatever you choose to decorate with.

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