BROWN SUGAR SHORTBREAD BARS

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A light and tasty treat from Cooking LIght. The cooking light recipe said that this makes 24 bars. I disagree, I cut my bars big enough for 12. Not as light, but more than a bite.

Provided by seesko

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/4 cups)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
7 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons ice water
cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cornstarch, and salt in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
  • 2. Place brown sugar and butter in a medium bowl; mix with hands until combined. Add flour mixture, and mix with hands until combined. Sprinkle dough with 1 1/2 teaspoons ice water; knead dough lightly 4 times or just until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 325°.
  • 4. Place dough on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; press dough into an 8 x 5-inch rectangle about 3/8-inch thick. Pierce entire surface liberally with a fork. Bake at 325° for 25 minutes or just until set and edges are golden. Cut shortbread into 24 pieces. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.6, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 50.1, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 0.7

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