MELT IN YOUR MOUTH SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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I've never tasted a more smoother, velvety shortbread cookie, but then again I'm biased! These are the ones I grew up with at every family Christmas, courtesy of my Grandma. Enjoy!

Provided by Baker Gal

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 100 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sifted flour

Steps:

  • Beat butter until creamy (not oily).
  • Sift cornstarch, icing sugar, salt, and flour.
  • Add to butter.
  • Work in with a spoon.
  • Turn mixture out onto a floured board.
  • Knead until it cracks slightly.
  • Pat to 1/3" thickness and cut with cookie cutters.
  • Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
  • Yield 100 small cookies.
  • Note: Grandma says the secret to getting the best texture is to sift the dry ingredients 4 times before adding them to the butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.1, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 27.9, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 0.3

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