Shortbread rounds with jam
Shortbread rounds with jam are a classic Scottish treat, featuring a rich, crumbly butter cookie base topped with a dollop of sweet fruit jam. The traditional recipe relies on a simple trio of ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour, creating a tender, melt-in-the-mouth texture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carb and high-fat dessert, with the butter providing a significant source of saturated fat. A typical serving offers a quick energy boost from sugars and a small amount of calcium from the butter, with a rough calorie estimate of 150-200 per piece.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2 mcg |
Per 3 rounds (approximately 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, shortbread is a cornerstone of Scottish baking, often associated with celebrations like Hogmanay (New Year's Eve). Its unique texture comes from the high butter content and the absence of leavening agents, which keeps it dense and sandy rather than light and fluffy.
