scottish shortbread

I like to eat Scottish shortbread that melts in the mouth. I do, however, have one grouse - the butter content is very high and as such, it is sinfully buttery but utterly bad for one's waistline.

If you are not watching your diet, do give this recipe a try. Even if you are watching your diet, you may want to try out this recipe once in a while. The cookies melt in your mouth and are very delicious.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp water
450g butter (softened)
4 cups plain flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 135 degrees celsius.

2. Grease and flour a 9" x 12" baking tray. Set aside.

3. Sift the plain flour, ground cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Set aside.

4. Place the brown sugar in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle the sugar with the water. Add the butter and mix well.

5. Fold in the flour mixture and mix until the flour is blended in.

6. Press the dough into the baking tray and spread out until the dough covers the entire baking tray.

7. Using a fork, poke holes into the dough every inch or so.

8. Bake for 1 hour.

9. Remove the baking tray and the cookies into squares using a pizza cutter.

10. Bake for another 5 minutes or until the cookies are light golden brown.

11. Let the cookies cool thoroughly before storing them in an airtight container.