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    Create Bake Make / Thermomix / Thermomix Biscuits / Easy Thermomix Shortbread Recipe

    Easy Thermomix Shortbread Recipe

    Published: Oct 12, 2020 · Modified: Jul 1, 2021 by Lauren Matheson ·

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    I lose count of the number of times I make this easy Thermomix Shortbread recipe in the lead up to Christmas!

    Thermomix Shortbread Recipe

    I’ve been making my Mum’s Shortbread recipe for YEARS now and it was one of the very first Christmas recipes I ever shared on the blog!  After making it so many times, I now know the recipe off by heart which makes it even easier to put together!

    Shortbread Stars on a platter overhead view

    So far this year I’ve made five + batches of this Shortbread and while this is one recipe I do enjoy cooking conventionally (you can find the recipe here) I’ve also made a few batches in the Thermomix and thought it was about time that I share the method with you guys. This Thermomix Shortbread recipe takes less than five minutes to make using the Thermie and then you and the kids can have some fun cutting out different shapes with your dough.  

    Thermomix Shortbread Recipe

    As this easy Shortbread takes no time at all to make and bake, it’s one of my go to homemade Christmas gift recipes as all you need to do is pop a few pieces into a cello bag, tie up with a Christmas ribbon and you’ve got a great delicious gift! It’s also perfect to add to a Christmas Hamper and it’s always been a hit when I’ve given it to my boys teachers.

    Shortbread Ingredients:

    • Plain Flour
    • Butter
    • Rice Flour
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Caster Sugar
    Stack of Shortbread Stars

    My Tips for Making the BEST Shortbread

    • It’s important that your butter is at room temperature as if it’s still firm, it will take longer to combine with the other ingredients.
    • It’s normal for the mixture to not have completely come together once you have finished kneading it, don’t worry as you will bring it all together once you tip it onto your bench.
    This is normal!
    Use a spatula to scrape the mixture out of the bowl and onto the bench.
    Use your hands to bring the dough together into a ball.
    • Once your dough is shaped into a ball, I cut it in half and pop one half into the fridge until I’m ready to use it.
    • If you are making this recipe in a warm climate, you may like to pop the ball into the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
    • To make it easier to cut and lift the shortbread, roll it out onto a piece of baking paper and use a metal egg flip to transfer to your tray.
    • You can make any size/shape shortbread that you like. For this recipe I have used an 8cm wide cutter. If you are using a smaller cutter you will need to check your shortbread sooner – I would suggest at 5 minutes.
    • To store, place into an airtight container and enjoy within 10 days.
    • Once cooked, this Shortbread is freezer friendly.

    Watch How to Make this Shortbread Recipe here:

    Easy 3 Ingredient Shortbread Recipe. Perfect for Christmas Baking, Freezer Friendly and Thermomix instructions also included.

    Easy Thermomix Shortbread Recipe

    This easy Thermomix Shortbread recipe requires just FIVE ingredients and it will become your new favourite Christmas recipe!
    4.12 from 62 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 27 mins
    Course Biscuits, Snacks
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 36 pieces
    Calories 59 kcal

    Equipment

    • 2 x baking trays

    Ingredients
      

    • 250 grams butter softened
    • 125 grams caster sugar
    • 25 grams rice flour
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 375 grams plain flour

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 190 degrees and line two trays with baking paper.
    • Place the butter, sugar and rice flour into your Thermomix bowl and mix for 1 minutes, speed 3.
      Butter and sugar in a bowl
    • Scrape down the sides of your bowl and add the vanilla extract. Mix for a further 30 seconds, speed 3 or until the mixture is pale and creamy.
    • Add the plain flour and mix for 2 minutes on the dough function to bring the mixture together.
    • Transfer the shortbread mixture to a Thermomat and gently knead it into a ball – at this point I split my ball into two and place one in the fridge, covered in cling wrap.
    • Roll the other ball until apron 1cm thick and use cookie cutter to make desired shapes.
    • Bake in oven for approx 12 minutes until edges start to turn a golden brown
    • Allow the shortbread to cool on the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Conventional Method

    • Preheat your oven to 190 degrees and line two trays with baking paper.
    • Place the softened butter, caster sugar and rice flour into the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix on a high speed for 4 – 5 minutes or until pale and creamy.
    • Add the vanilla extract and mix for 30 seconds to combine.
    • With the mixer running on a low speed, gradually add the flour until all used and a soft dough begins to form.
    • Transfer the shortbread mixture to your bench (or a Thermomat) and gently knead it into a ball – at this point I split my ball into two and place one in the fridge, covered in cling wrap.
    • Roll the other ball until apron 1cm thick and use cookie cutter to make desired shapes.
    • Bake in oven for approx 12 minutes until edges start to turn a golden brown
    • Allow the shortbread to cool on the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    You will find conventional cooking instructions for this recipe here.
    • I used butter which has been bought to room temperature, if your butter is still quite cool, it will talk longer to combine with the sugar and rice flour.
    • Once your dough is shaped into a ball, I cut it in half and pop one half into the fridge until I’m ready to use it.
    • If you are making this recipe in a warm climate, you may like to pop the ball into the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
    • To make it easier to cut and lift the shortbread, roll it out onto a piece of baking paper and use a metal egg flip to transfer to your tray.
    • You can make any size/shape shortbread that you like. For this recipe I have used an 8cm wide cutter. If you are using a smaller cutter you will need to check your shortbread sooner – I would suggest at 5 minutes.
    • To store, place into an airtight container and enjoy within 10 days.
    • Once cooked, this Shortbread is freezer friendly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0gCalories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 11IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Christmas, Shortbread
    Tried this recipe? Please leave a rating and tag me on Instagram! Mention @createbakemake or tag #createbakemake!

    You might also enjoy these Shortbread Recipe variations:

    • Three Ingredient Shortbread
    • Almond Shortbread
    • White Chocolate Shortbread

    You can also find ALL of your favourite Thermomix Christmas recipes in our ThermoBliss Christmas recipe book.

    If you are looking for some more great Thermomix Christmas recipes, make sure you check out our ‘No Bake Thermomix Christmas Recipes’ ebook, or our Homemade Thermomix Christmas Gift Ideas ebook- you can shop the entire ebook range here.

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    Filed Under: Biscuits and Cookies, Christmas, Desserts, Easy Recipes, Lunchbox Ideas, Party Food, Snacks & Treats, Thermomix, Thermomix Biscuits, Thermomix Christmas Recipes

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    Comments

    1. Marta Leddy

      January 18, 2021 at 12:13 am

      Hi, Can you leave the rice flour out of this recipe?

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        January 20, 2021 at 5:53 am

        Hi Marta, you can but the texture will be different.

        Reply
    2. Brenda

      December 17, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this recipe a couple of times now. For my latest batch I added a teaspoon of wattleseeds and it has elevated the recipe to next level, highly recommend. I made the Thermomix version, thanks for a great recipe.

      Reply
    3. Paige

      December 28, 2019 at 11:41 pm

      Hi Lauren,

      Great step by step instructions! I have a convection oven, should I put this at 190 degrees with or without the convection bake option? Do most of your recipes follow the same oven bake option ?

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        December 30, 2019 at 1:07 pm

        Hi Paige,
        Thanks so much for your lovely message. All my oven temps are based on a fan forced oven – I hope that helps x

        Reply
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