Described by many as the most perfect biscuit ever. Try this gorgeous shortbread recipe for yourself and decide. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this recipe delivers a melt-in-your-mouth biscuit that pairs beautifully with a cup of tea.
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Reviews
271
What did you think of this recipe?
Maureen
Yum Yum Yum- best shortbread ever
5
Cat
Could I use riceflour instead of cornflour?CHELSEA: Hi there, yes you could use rice flour in place of the cornflour. The resulting shortbread may be a little crunchier.
4
Alana
Easy to make and very tasty especially with added ginger. The amounts are incorrect though, it needs extra dry ingredients, its almost a cup short.
3
Penny
Love making this recipe. Doesn't last long. Yummy
5
Lisa
Made these on the weekend so easy to make added cranberries to the mix and they were delish!
5
Stewart
Great recipe, have added white pepper and chopped cashews for a difference.
5
Joyce
Tried and true!
5
Paul Tuffery
I'd never made biscuits before, but a few weeks ago I made Afghans (Chelsea recipe) and they've been a sensational hit. Today I made the Chelsea shortbread, first time ever, and 10 x the recipe, and bingo, instant success. Lots of mouths to feed at FFL in Whangarei, and everyone's loving the biscuits. Thanks Chelsea.
5
Old Fella
Im a 58 year old bloke who knocks out a heap of this every week, wifey loves it and it's almost as good as grans used to be.
5
Ophelia
So sad! the whole tray of cookies melted together ad made a puddle of buttery mess.CHELSEA: Hi there, sorry to hear this recipe didn't work out for you. Our key tips to ensure shortbread biscuit success are to make sure you only soften (not melt) the butter, bake the cookies in the centre of the oven and ensure the oven temperature isn't too hot.
Preheat oven to 150°C bake (140°C fan forced). Grease oven tray or line with baking paper.
Beat butter and Chelsea Icing Sugar until pale and fluffy. Mix in Edmonds Fielder's Cornflour and Edmonds Standard Grade Flour until the mixture comes together and forms a dough.
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1 cm thick and cut into shapes using biscuit cutters. Alternatively, roll dough into a log and slice into rounds, using a floured knife to prevent sticking. Sprinkle with Chelsea Coffee Sugar Crystals if desired and press down gently.
Place on prepared tray and bake 25 - 30 minutes, until shortbread is pale but crisp. Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.
Could I use riceflour instead of cornflour?CHELSEA: Hi there, yes you could use rice flour in place of the cornflour. The resulting shortbread may be a little crunchier.
4
Alana
Easy to make and very tasty especially with added ginger. The amounts are incorrect though, it needs extra dry ingredients, its almost a cup short.
3
Penny
Love making this recipe. Doesn't last long. Yummy
5
Lisa
Made these on the weekend so easy to make added cranberries to the mix and they were delish!
5
Stewart
Great recipe, have added white pepper and chopped cashews for a difference.
5
Joyce
Tried and true!
5
Paul Tuffery
I'd never made biscuits before, but a few weeks ago I made Afghans (Chelsea recipe) and they've been a sensational hit. Today I made the Chelsea shortbread, first time ever, and 10 x the recipe, and bingo, instant success. Lots of mouths to feed at FFL in Whangarei, and everyone's loving the biscuits. Thanks Chelsea.
5
Old Fella
Im a 58 year old bloke who knocks out a heap of this every week, wifey loves it and it's almost as good as grans used to be.
5
Ophelia
So sad! the whole tray of cookies melted together ad made a puddle of buttery mess.CHELSEA: Hi there, sorry to hear this recipe didn't work out for you. Our key tips to ensure shortbread biscuit success are to make sure you only soften (not melt) the butter, bake the cookies in the centre of the oven and ensure the oven temperature isn't too hot.