Westie Shortbread

A buttery giant shortbread cookie shaped like a Westie dog, decorated with royal icing and fondant details.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 5265.4 kcals 5265.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 832.1 grams 832.1 grams
Fat 204.8 grams 204.8 grams
Protein 34.2 grams 34.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
1 giant cookie
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
450
g
1
piece
Black Fondant Icing
small amount for eyes and nose
1
piece
Red Fondant Icing
small amount for collar
Dairy
250
g
Unsalted Butter
softened and cut into small cubes
Fruits
0.5
tsp
GrainsCereals
120
g
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Other

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C and line a tray with parchment.
  • Cream butter, sugar, and honey until pale and fluffy.
  • Rub in both flours and salt until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
  • Press into a dough and flatten on the tray to 1cm thickness.
  • Prick with a fork and chill in the fridge for 25 minutes.
  • Bake for 35 minutes until pale golden and leave to cool.
  • Whisk egg whites to soft peaks and fold in icing sugar.
  • Add lemon juice and beat until stiff, matte peaks form.
  • Cut the cooled shortbread into a Westie shape using a template.
  • Spread royal icing over the biscuit leaving a 1cm border.
  • Apply fondant eyes, nose, and collar to finish the decoration.