Jersey Butter Shortbread Cookies with Sea Salt

Buttery and crumbly shortbread cookies, made with rich Jersey butter and sprinkled with sea salt. A simple yet delightful treat showcasing the best of Jersey's dairy.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40-45 minutes

Calories

15286 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.25/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

250gJersey Butter(Unsalted, softened to room temperature)

£3.25

300gAll-Purpose Flour(Plus extra for dusting)

£0.30

125gIcing Sugar(Also known as confectioners' sugar)

£0.40

50gJersey Royal Potato Flour (optional)(Adds extra tenderness and a subtle earthy note. If unavailable, substitute with more all-purpose flour.)

£1.75

To tasteSea Salt Flakes(For sprinkling on top)

£0.20

1tbspJersey Milk (optional)(Only if the dough is too dry.)

£0.10

Total Cost

£6.00

£0.25 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened Jersey butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy. An electric mixer is helpful, but you can also do this by hand.
3.
If using, sift in the Jersey Royal potato flour along with the all-purpose flour. If not using potato flour, sift in all of the all-purpose flour. Mix gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4.
If the dough seems too dry, add Jersey milk a tablespoon at a time until it comes together. The dough should be firm but pliable.
5.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a disc about 1cm (½ inch) thick.
6.
Use a cookie cutter of your choice to cut out shapes, or use a sharp knife to cut into squares or rectangles.
7.
Carefully place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
8.
Prick the cookies several times with a fork. This helps prevent them from puffing up too much during baking.
9.
Sprinkle the cookies generously with sea salt flakes.
10.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies should still be pale in the center.
11.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (67g)

15286 kcal / 63955 kJ

Carbs

1543.8g

594% of RDA

Fat

969.3g

1385% of RDA

Protein

19.3g

39% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

45 g

150% of RDA

Sugar

408 g

453% of RDA

Sodium

1000 mg

43% of RDA

Saturated Fat

610 g

3050% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For the best flavor, use high-quality Jersey butter. Its richness makes all the difference!

Don't overmix the dough! Overmixing will develop the gluten in the flour and result in tough cookies.

Cool the cookies completely before storing to prevent them from becoming soggy.

Experiment with different cookie cutter shapes and sizes.

For a festive touch, you can add a little lemon zest to the dough.

These cookies pair perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee, or a glass of cold Jersey milk.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Mixing Bowls

Baking Sheet

Parchment Paper or Silicone Mat

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