'Perfection' cinnamon shortbread recipe is the ultimate autumn treat

As the leaves turn and the chill sets in, we welcome the season of comfort food that warms both body and soul.

The Feed Feed, a popular food creator channel, has tantalised taste buds with a delectable twist on classic shortbread biscuits.

Crafted by culinary whiz Dee of Dee and Sweets, this cinnamon bun-inspired shortbread recipe has taken the internet by storm.

Imagine the classic buttery delight of traditional shortbread, now layered with a rich cinnamon filling, another layer of shortbread, and crowned with smooth vanilla icing, reports the Daily Record.

In an Instagram post from late August, The Feed Feed announced: "Cinnamon Roll (shaking hands emoji) Shortbread Bars by @dee_and_sweets have a buttery cookie base and sweet cinnamon filling."

The caption teased: "This simple recipe is perfect to make when you're craving a cinnamon roll, but can't wait for the dough to rise. Don't act like you haven't been there."

The video showcasing the recipe has gone viral, amassing over 102,000 views, with 2,367 likes and 17 comments.

Dee, the recipe's originator, expressed gratitude, commenting: "Thank you so much for featuring my recipe! It's one of my favorites!"

The innovative shortbread has received high praise, with fans dubbing it 'perfection'.

@halfghankitchen enthused: "Ok yeah that's getting added to the list for sure.."

@winedine. 69 exclaimed: "Soooo fricking good."

@winedine. 69 exclaimed: "Soooo fricking good."

Meanwhile, @higashiskitchen remarked: "Wow that is perfection."

For those eager to add a dash of spice to their autumnal baking, here's what you'll need to recreate Dee's cinnamon roll shortbread sensation.

Cinnamon roll shortbread

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust Ingredients:

• 225g butter, softened
• 150g caster sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 312g all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp demerara sugar

Cinnamon Roll Filling Ingredients:

• 55g butter, softened
• 100g brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting Ingredients:

• 55g cup cream cheese
• 112g butter
• 125g icing sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

Start by preheating your oven to 175C (350F). Grease and line a 9x9 inch baking tin with parchment paper.

In a bowl, whip together the butter and caster sugar for the shortbread until it's light and fluffy.

Stir in the vanilla extract until it's fully mixed in.

In another bowl, combine the plain flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.

Press two-thirds of this dough into your prepared tin, reserving the rest for the top layer. Chill the crust in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes before baking.

Pop the shortbread into your preheated oven and bake for around 15 minutes, until it's lightly golden and no longer shiny on top. Let the crust cool slightly while you prepare the filling.

In a small bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract until combined.

Spoon this cinnamon roll filling onto the shortbread crust and spread evenly. Don't worry if it melts a bit.

Roll out the remaining shortbread dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.

Place flat pieces of dough on top of the filling to loosely form a lid. Sprinkle the demerara sugar over the top.

Put the shortbread back in the oven and bake at 175C/350F for about 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Take it out of the oven and let the bars cool slightly before adding the frosting.

In a clean mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, softened butter, icing sugar and vanilla extract together until it's smooth and creamy.

After the shortbread has cooled down a bit, evenly spread the frosting over it. Cut the bars into square pieces.