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Gordon Ramsay Shortbread Cookies

Gordon Ramsay’s Shortbread Cookies are a lovely delicacy with a buttery, vanilla-infused flavor that can be prepared in 35 minutes for a quick and tasty indulgence.

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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Shortbread Cookies Recipe:

  • Buttery Bliss: These cookies melt in your mouth, thanks to the rich combination of unsalted butter and confectioners’ sugar.
  • Versatile Delight: Perfect for tea time or gifting, these shortbreads suit any occasion with their simple yet sophisticated taste.
  • Easy Preparation: The straightforward steps and minimal ingredients make this recipe accessible for bakers of all levels.
  • Gordon Ramsay Seal: Inspired by the renowned chef, these cookies carry Ramsay’s touch, adding a gourmet flair to a classic treat.

❓ What Is Gordon Ramsay’s Shortbread Cookies Recipe?

Gordon Ramsay’s Shortbread Cookies are a delectable treat crafted from a simple blend of butter, sugar, vanilla, and flour, creating irresistibly buttery and flavorful cookies with a touch of culinary elegance.

Gordon Ramsay Shortbread Cookies
Gordon Ramsay Shortbread Cookies

🧈 Gordon Ramsay Shortbread Cookies Ingredients

  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter unsalted butter, at room temperature 142g
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 180g
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt optional

🥨 How To Make Gordon Ramsay Shortbread Cookies

  1. Mix the butter and vanilla extract until smooth using a paddle attachment on a stand mixer.
  2. Mix in the salt and confectioner’s sugar.
  3. Pour flour in while beating on low speed after scraping down the bowl. After scraping the bowl again, stir until everything is mixed.
  4. Press the dough into a rectangle prism, cover it with plastic, and let it sit in the fridge until it sets. Minimum of one hour.
  5. Set oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Cut into 1/2-inch thick slices using a sharp knife.
  6. Lay out the slices on a parchment-lined or silicone-matted baking sheet, being sure to leave at least an inch of space between each.
  7. Make a design on the top using a fork or skewer.
  8. Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake for around 10 minutes, turning it over halfway through.
  9. Allow to cool on a wire rack.

💭 Recipe Tips

  • You have plenty of time to make the cookie dough. It has a one-week shelf life in the refrigerator and a month shelf life in the freezer. Be careful to wrap it tightly and let it warm up to the point when it can be cut.
  • If the butter isn’t at room temperature, slice the sticks and heat them in the microwave for 5 seconds at a time on 50% power. With each burst, turn the butter over.
  • Add some crunch and flavor by topping them with roasted nuts and spices.
Gordon Ramsay Shortbread Cookies
Gordon Ramsay Shortbread Cookies

☕ What Pairs Nicely With Shortbread Cookies?

Try to accompany Shortbread Cookies with tea, coffee, fruit preserves, ice cream, lemon curd, whipped cream, berries, caramel sauce, or cheese.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Shortbread Cookies?

  • At Room Temperature: Preserve leftover shortbread cookies in the cake keeper for 2 to 3 weeks.
  • In The Fridge: Leftover shortbread cookies can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 10 days.
  • In The Freezer: Freeze leftover shortbread cookies for up to 3 months in freezer bags. Thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Shortbread Cookies?

  • Oven: Warm shortbread cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
  • Microwave: Spread shortbread cookies on a microwave-safe plate and heat them for 10 to 15 seconds.

FAQs

Why are my shortbread cookies crumbly?

Shortbread may be crumbly if the recipe lacks sufficient fat ensure proper butter quantity for rich, tender, and less crumbly cookies.

What is the difference between a butter cookie and a shortbread cookie?

Butter cookies have balanced ratios, and higher baking temps, while shortbread has more butter, baked at lower temperatures for richness.

How can you tell if shortbread cookies are underbaked?

Underbaked shortbread remains pale; lack of golden edges indicates insufficient baking. Ensure a golden hue for a perfectly baked, crisp texture.

Why are my shortbread cookies soggy?

Soggy shortbread may result from thick pressing, high temperature, or using a non-metal pan that hinders even heat distribution.

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Gordon Ramsay Shortbread Cookies Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving:

  • Calories 61
  • Total Fat 3.1g
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • Trans Fat 0.1g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 42mg
  • Potassium 10.4mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 7.5g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.2g
  • Sugars 2.6g
  • Protein 0.6g

Gordon Ramsay Shortbread Cookies

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 35 minutesServings:16 servingsCalories:61 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

Gordon Ramsay’s Shortbread Cookies are a lovely delicacy with a buttery, vanilla-infused flavor that can be prepared in 35 minutes for a quick and tasty indulgence.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix the butter and vanilla extract until smooth using a paddle attachment on a stand mixer.
  2. Mix in the salt and confectioner’s sugar.
  3. Pour flour in while beating on low speed after scraping down the bowl. After scraping the bowl again, stir until everything is mixed.
  4. Press the dough into a rectangle prism, cover it with plastic, and let it sit in the fridge until it sets. Minimum of one hour.
  5. Set oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Cut into 1/2-inch thick slices using a sharp knife.
  6. Lay out the slices on a parchment-lined or silicone-matted baking sheet, being sure to leave at least an inch of space between each.
  7. Make a design on the top using a fork or skewer.
  8. Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake for around 10 minutes, turning it over halfway through.
  9. Allow to cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • You have plenty of time to make the cookie dough. It has a one-week shelf life in the refrigerator and a month shelf life in the freezer. Be careful to wrap it tightly and let it warm up to the point when it can be cut.
    If the butter isn’t at room temperature, slice the sticks and heat them in the microwave for 5 seconds at a time on 50% power. With each burst, turn the butter over.
    Add some crunch and flavor by topping them with roasted nuts and spices.
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