Best Irresistable Crunchy Shortbread Recipes

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MELT - IN - YOUR - MOUTH SHORTBREAD



Melt - In - Your - Mouth Shortbread image

This quick and easy shortbread will literally melt when you take a bite. Great for Christmas parties with a little bit of decorating.

Provided by Jennifer Wilton

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whip butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Beat on low for one minute, then on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Drop cookies by spoonfuls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Watch that the edges don't brown too much. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BUTTERY 3-INGREDIENT SHORTBREAD COOKIES



Buttery 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies image

With only a few ingredients, these butter shortbread cookies are so simple to prepare. -Pattie Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. Press dough into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Prick with a fork., Bake until light brown, 30-35 minutes. Cut into squares while warm. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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