Thermomix Shortbread

Baking - sweet

Preparation time

10min

Total time

35min

Portion

18 piece(s)

Level

easy

TM 7
TM 6
TM 5
TM 31

by Ruth Leader

published: 2026/06/03

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Ingredients

Thermomix Shortbread

250 grams Butter, cold from fridge
300 grams plain flour
100 grams caster sugar
1 teaspoons Extra Caster Sugar

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Recipe's preparation

instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 160 C /320F.

Line a 8" square baking tin with baking paper

Chop the butter in pieces and add to thermomix bowl, with the flour and sugar. Mix for 20 secs on speed 6.

Then use dough function/ 1 minute.

Tip the mixture into the tin. It will be quite crumbly, but don't worry. Press into baking tin to form a smooth mixture. Roll with a small glass to smooth the surface if necessary. Fork the top to prick holes in the surface, score the surface into fingers.

Bake in the oven for around 25 - 30 minutes until shortbread is just starting to go brown at the edges.

Remove from the oven. Use your knife to cut through the score lines all the way through to the bottom of the tin. Do this while still warm. Sprinkle over extra caster sugar.leave in tin until completley cooled. Store in a airtight container.

It will last for around 10 days on the counter top or up to 2 weeks in the fridge. or for 3 months in the freezer.

Tip

Don't skip pricking the top of the shortbread this helps it to cook evenly.

Thermomix Model

Recipe is created for
TM 7
Recipe is created for
TM 6

For cooking (simmering) at temperatures of 95°C or above (200°F), the simmering basket should always be used instead of the TM6 measuring cup, as the TM6 measuring cup fits tightly in the lid. The simmering basket rests loosely on top, is steam-permeable, and also prevents food spatter from the mixing bowl.
Recipe is created for
TM 5

If you are using a Thermomix® TM6 measuring cup with your Thermomix® TM5:
For cooking (simmering) at temperatures of 95°C or above (200°F), the simmering basket should always be used instead of the TM6 measuring cup, as the TM6 measuring cup fits tightly in the lid. The simmering basket rests loosely on top, is steam-permeable, and also prevents food spatter from the mixing bowl.

Please note that the TM5 mixing bowl has a larger capacity than the TM31 (capacity of 2.2 liters instead of 2.0 liters for TM 31). Recipes for the Thermomix TM5 may not be cooked with a Thermomix TM31 for safety reasons without adjusting the quantities. Risk of scalding by spraying of hot liquids: Do not exceed the maximum filling quantity and observe the filling level markings of the mixing bowl!
Recipe is created for
TM 31

This recipe was provided to you by a Thermomix ® customer and has not been tested by Vorwerk Thermomix ® or The Mix Australia Pty Ltd and The Mix New Zealand Ltd.
Vorwerk Thermomix ® and The Mix Australia Pty Ltd and The Mix New Zealand Ltd assume no liability, particularly in terms of ingredient quantities used and success of the recipes.
Please observe the safety instructions in the Thermomix ® instruction manual at all times.

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