Easy Thermomix Shortbread Recipe (2024)

Made with just five ingredients, this easy Thermomix Shortbread recipe REALLY is the best! You can prepare this buttery shortbread in less than 15 minutes and it makes the best homemade Christmas gift.

I lose count of the number of times I make this Thermomix Shortbread recipe in the lead up to Christmas! This easy Shortbread recipe is incredibly simple to make AND once baked, the biscuits can be stored for up to two weeks in an airtight container.

This Shortbread dough can also be made up to a day in advance and then stored covered in the fridge. Once you are ready to make the biscuits, simply place the dough on your bench top until it is able to be rolled.

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.

Thermomix Shortbread Ingredients:

Please note you will find the full ingredient list and instructions to make shortbread in a Thermomix in the recipe card below.

To make this classic Shortbread recipe, you will need plain (all-purpose) flour, butter (I prefer to use unsalted), rice flour, vanilla extract and caster sugar. The addition of the Rice Flour is what helps to give your shortbread its ‘shortness’ however if you don’t have any, simply substitute with plain flour.

How to Make Shortbread in a Thermomix

This Shortbread will take less than five minutes to prepare in your Thermomix!

Step 1. Combine the butter, caster sugar and rice flour.

Place the butter (which has been bought to room temperature), caster sugar and rice flour into your Thermomix bowl and mix until pale and creamy. If your butter is firm, it will take longer for the ingredients to combine together.

Step 2. Add the vanilla extract and plain flour.

Add the vanilla extract and plain flour and mix to combine. Select the kneading function to bring the shortbread mixture together until it resembles a dough. The mixture may not have completely come together after kneading – this is normal!

Step 3. Roll our the Shortbread dough.

Use a spatula to scrape the mixture out of the bowl and onto the bench, and then use your hands to bring the dough together into a ball.
Divide the shortbread dough in half, and using a rolling pin, roll until it’s approximately ½ – 1 cm thick. Use a biscuit cutter to make shapes in the shortbread dough and place onto a tray lined with baking paper.

Step 4.

Place the shortbread into the oven and bake for 10 -12 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden.

Tips for Making the BEST Shortbread

It is important that the butter has been softened as if it still firm, it will take longer to combine with the other ingredients.

It is 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 out onto your bench.

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.

Store cooked Shortbread in an airtight container and enjoy within two weeks. The baked biscuits can also be frozen for up to two months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Watch How to Make this Shortbread Recipe here:

You might also enjoy these recipes:

• Three Ingredient Shortbread
• Trifle
• Almond Shortbread
• Christmas Fudge
• Gingerbread Recipe
• White Chocolate Shortbread

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