Best Irish Butter Shortbread Recipes

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REAL DEAL IRISH SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Oh, how we loved the buttery taste of this Irish shortbread. It's different than most shortbread we've made. The shortbread is very delicate, crumbly, and full of butter flavor. But, it's not overly sweet. Perfect for someone that doesn't like a sweet dessert. If you do like things a little sweeter, though, it wouldn't hurt to...

Provided by Laura Broyles

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c corn starch
1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 c butter (5 sticks), room temperature (use real thing for true taste!)

Steps:

  • 1. Cream the butter until smooth.
  • 2. Add the corn starch, flour, and confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, until well mixed.
  • 3. Scoop dough out onto a cookie sheet either ungreased or lined with parchment paper.
  • 4. Smooth dough out onto a cookie sheet.
  • 5. Bake in preheated 325-degree oven for about 30 minutes. Shortbread should not brown, but just begin to slightly lose the whiteness.
  • 6. Cool to room temp.
  • 7. Slice into bars or triangles.

IRISH SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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This is the most amazing shortbread ever. Flaky and rich, and very very simple; I've never had a shortbread that compares to it. Note: I use salted butter. If you use unsalted, you may want to add a pinch of salt.

Provided by Anissa Wolf

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h10m

Yield 20 cookies, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup salted butter
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Sift in cornstarch and flour; mix well.
  • Press into a 10 3/4 by 7 inch pan.
  • Prick all over with a fork.
  • Bake in preheated 275 F oven for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 250 F and bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer.
  • Remove from pan and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 20 finger shaped cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.8, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 163.3, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 13.4, Protein 2.8

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