Delicious Shortbread

Recipe By:

Western Star

westernstarbutter.com.au [1]

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cook Time:

30 minutes

Serves:

Savor the buttery bliss of our delicious shortbread cookies. These delicate treats are a melt-in-your-mouth delight, crafted with the finest ingredients and a touch of perfection. With their crumbly texture and rich flavour, our shortbread is a timeless classic that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

250 g Western Star Chef’s Choice Unsalted Cultured Butter, softened
⅔ cup pure icing sugar
2 cups plain flour
1 cup rice flour
100 g dark chocolate
100 g white chocolate
Decorations of choice. We used toasted hazelnuts, pistachios and dried cranberries.

Method

Preheat oven to 160°C fan forced and line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
Process butter, icing sugar and both flours together in a food processor until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Press mixture together until it forms a dough. Divide dough in two.
Roll out dough between 2 sheets of non-stick baking paper until 5 mm thick.
Using a star shaped cookie cutter, cut shapes from dough. Transfer to prepared trays. Bake for 30 minutes or until dry and firm but still pale. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
In 2 small bowls microwave the chocolate in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring in between.
Decorate the shortbread stars using the chocolate and any other desired decorations. Let the chocolate set before serving.

Tips & Hints

Get creative with your chosen decorations. Toasted nuts and chopped dried fruits work beautifully.
Shortbread will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 month.