Ted Lasso's Shortbread Biscuits or Cookies

 



I recently started watching the Ted Lasso show with my husband and sister and brother-in-law. I wanted to try making the shortbread cookies that he gives his boss Sharon because they seem so good on the show. I found that the recipe is online and you can even buy the pink boxes online on Etsy here. I thought the cookies was OK. I made 2 modifications: Added 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and after making the dough I put it in the freezer for 15 min (instead of fridge for 30 min). My husband liked it because it is a thicker cookie.

Official Ted Lasso Biscuit Recipe | Kitchn (thekitchn.com)

INGREDIENTS

2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan

3/4 cup powdered sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Also added 1 teaspoon vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS

Place 2 sticks unsalted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer (or large bowl if using an electric hand mixer). Let sit at room temperature until softened. Coat an 8- or 9-inch square metal baking pan with more butter.

Beat the butter on high speed with the paddle attachment until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. With the mixer running, gradually add 3/4 cup powdered sugar and continue to beat until pale and fluffy.

Stop the mixer. Sift 2 cups all-purpose flour into the bowl, then add 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt. Mix on low speed until just combined. Transfer to the prepared pan and pat to an even thickness no more than 1/2-inch thick. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (I put in freezer for 15 min). Meanwhile, arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 300°F.

Slice the dough into rectangles or squares in the pan (Important step to do because will make slicing it after it’s baked a little easier). I also pricked the shortbread with a fork before baking. Bake until golden-brown and the middle is firm, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool completely. Re-slice, if needed, before serving (I resliced after baking it. Some of the edges did crumble because of this).

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