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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