Why is my shortbread too soft?
Why is my shortbread too soft?
There are a variety of reasons why the shortbread could be damp underneath but it is most likely that either the dough is being pressed out too thickly, the pan is not metal so heats up too slowly, or the oven temperature is too high causing the top to brown before the bottom has cooked sufficiently.
How do you know when shortbread cookies are done?
The cookies should not be overly brown or golden. But if they’ve baked for 20 minutes, they’re done. Let them cool slightly on the cookie sheet before you remove them.
What is the best way to make shortbread cookies?
(Shortbread will not be crisp until cool.). Less easy method: Chill dough. Roll into 1-inch balls, then press balls to about 1/4-inch thickness on ungreased cookie sheets with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar (sometimes you can find a glass with a pretty design on the bottom, like a star).
How do you make cookie dough with butter and sugar?
Cream butter and sugar together. Add flour and mix till texture is like clay. Press dough into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan, prick all over with a fork, and sprinkle with sugar (tilt pan to cover the top evenly, then shake excess sugar back into the sugar canister).
What temperature do you bake cookies at in the oven?
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine butter, flour, and confectioners’ sugar. With an electric mixer, beat for 10 minutes, until light and fluffy. Spoon onto cookie sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
How do you add butterscotch to shortbread?
Variation: Stir 1 cup chocolate chips or butterscotch chips into the dough before pressing into pan. You can also try melting the butterscotch over the top, as above. In England, you’ll find “caramel shortbread,” which has a layer of caramel and a layer of chocolate on top of the shortbread.
