Betty's Shortbread for Valentine's Day
In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Shortbread for Valentine's Day. This would make a great last-minute choice, if you want to impress someone special to you. It is quick and easy and has very few ingredients, yet looks elegant and dramatic.
Ingredients
| Butter | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , softened | |
| Confectioners sugar | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| All purpose flour | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| For topping | ||
| Colored sugar | 2 Tablespoon (or more as needed (you can also use plain white sugar but red colored sugar to make shortbread perfect for valentine's day)) |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. In a large bowl, take softened butter and using an electric mixer, on medium speed beat until light and fluffy.
2. Gradually add confectioner's sugar and beat well.
3. Stir in all-purpose flour and mix until completely incorporated. (Dough will be stiff.)
4. Into a 15-inch by 10-inch by 1-inch jelly roll pan, transfer the dough and press to spread evenly. Prick dough with a fork as shown in the video.
5. Pop the pan in refrigerator for 1 ½ hours to chill.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
MAKING
7. Pop the pan in oven and bake for 5 minutes.
8. Reduce heat to 300 degree F and bake for an additional 10 to 20 minutes. Shortbread is done when it starts to turn golden brown.
9. Remove from oven and place pan on a wire rack to cool for 2 minutes.
10. Sprinkle sugar on top and immediately cut shortbread into desired shapes.
11. Place cut cookies on a cooling rack and let it cool completely.
SERVING
12. Serve shortbread with a glass of iced tea.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 360Calories from Fat 203
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23 g35.4%
Saturated Fat 14 g70%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 3 mg0.13%
Total Carbohydrates 35 g11.7%
Dietary Fiber %
Sugars 11 g
Protein 3 g6%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
