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Shortbread cookies

From the video “Ina Garten's Shortbread Cookies | Barefoot Contessa | Food Network” by Food Network. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Network. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyWeekend project
Not spicy
Total time
~100 min
est.
Serves
~18
est.
Cost
~$0.72*
per serving, Ontario (~10 portions assumed)save ~$3.28* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
7

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain gluten, dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$7.22*for the batch in the video
~$0.72*per serving

You save about ~$3.28* per serving (82% less*) than ordering it out — ~$32.78* for ~10 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario café baked good, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

3 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: vanilla extract

* Estimate, not a quote: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 10 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario café baked good at ~$4, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving270 kcal · 14% of 2,000
Fat16 g20%
Saturated fat9.7 g49%
Sodium154 mg7%
Carbohydrate30 g11%
Fiber0.7 g3%
Total sugars11 gno daily value
Added sugars11 g23%
Protein2.7 g5%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexTreat
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+5 of 20
  • Fiber+4 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−5 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−17 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 5 of 7 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 18 servings (estimated: 445 g flour at ~25 g flour per serving; model check 24 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: sugar, semi-sweet chocolate. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • paddle attachment
  • rolling pin
  • pastry cutter
  • half sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • knife
  • microwave
  • glass bowl
  • wooden spoon

What the video didn’t say

  • servings not stated
  • total preparation and cooking time not stated
  • exact amount of chocolate not stated
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Shortbread cookies

What makes Food Network's Shortbread cookies recipe and technique special?

Food Network's take on Shortbread cookies focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Overmixing develops gluten, making cookies tough instead of tender. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Shortbread cookies at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Shortbread cookies recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Shortbread cookies ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Shortbread cookies can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Network's Shortbread cookies?

This recipe utilizes approximately 7 ingredients across 16 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Shortbread cookies?

The official cooking video by Food Network is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.