Shortbread is almost a Christmas necessity and making Shortbread in the Thermomix is so quick and easy! With just five ingredients and a few short steps, it couldn’t be easier.

I have a list of recipes I planned on sharing here on the blog in the lead up to Christmas this year. This said, it’s so close to Christmas now! I’ve been consumed by finishing my next cookbook – All Day Eats – and I’ve almost run out of time for sharing Christmas recipes. With just a few days to go, I’ve chosen to share my simple shortbread recipe. There are several reasons I’ve chosen this one to share:

The recipe is quick to whip upIt uses just five ingredientsSanta will appreciate you making this for himIt’s a great one to get the kids involved withEveryone loves shortbread!
There’s nothing like freshly made shortbread. The smell of it cooking; the soft, sweet balance of simple flavours; the delicate texture.

Shortbread in the Thermomix – ingredients and the how-to

Short and sweet is a perfect way to sum up this recipe. Just five ingredients are needed and you probably won’t even need to go to the shop to get them:

To make this simple shortbread in your Thermomix, first the sugar and flours have a quick sift. Then it’s just a matter of adding the butter and vanilla, and a quick knead. Be sure to not over-knead the dough. As soon as most of it has come together, it’...