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Easy Thermomix Shortbread Recipe

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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!

Ps. Don’t worry if you don’t have a Thermomix! You can find the conventional instructions for this easy Shortbread recipe here.

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!

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.  Please remember that the cooking time WILL vary depending on the size of your Shortbread biscuits, so I do recommend checking on how it’s going after 10 minutes, as soon as you start to see the edges of your Shortbread turning a gorgeous golden brown, it’s done!

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.

Once cooked, you can store this Shortbread in an airtight container for up to one week – that is, if it lasts that long!

If you don’t have a Thermomix, don’t worry! You can find the conventional instructions for this Shortbread recipe here.

Thermomix Shortbread Recipe
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3.63 from 37 votes

Easy Thermomix Shortbread Recipe

This easy Thermomix Shortbread recipe will become your new favourite Christmas recipe!
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings: 36

Ingredients

  • 250 g softened butter
  • 125 g caster sugar
  • 25 g rice flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 375 g 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.
  • 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.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

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.
I use cutter which are approximately 8cm wide. Please check your shortbread after 10 minutes of cooking time as it won't take long to overcook.

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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Comments

  7. Katrina says

    Hi, you placed half of your dough in the fridge while baked the first half. Is there a difference between the both of the halves, with one going in the fridge first?

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    • Lauren Matheson says

      Hi Katrina, I honestly haven’t noticed a difference between the two batches. If anything, the chilled dough doesn’t spread quite as much, but it’s barely noticeable. I hope that helps xx

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  8. Patrici says

    5 stars
    Hi there! Thanks for the recipe. I tried it today and it tastes yummy. But my dough wasa little sticky. And makes rolling and cutting the cookie a little difficult. What can I do to make it not so sticky? Thanks! 🙂

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    • Lauren Matheson says

      Hello, I’m glad you enjoyed the shortbread!! If your dough is a little sticky, just add a little extra flour to the bench when you are putting it together. Also try to handle it as little as possible (especially in this heat!) and you can also pop it into the fridge for half an hour to firm up a little which will also help when rolling and cutting. I hope that helps, Merry Christmas!!

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  11. Paige says

    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 ?

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