OATMEAL SHORTBREAD

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This is different from the usual oatmeal shortbread cookie. This has corn starch and icing sugar in it. Enjoy the unique texture and flavor.

Provided by Dorel

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup quick oatmeal
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup icing sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Combine flour,oats,corn starch and icing sugar in large bowl.
  • With large spoon, blend in butter.
  • Work with hands until a soft, smooth dough forms.
  • Shape into a ball.
  • If necessary, refrigerate 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
  • VARIATIONS for baking.
  • Bake in 300° oven until edges are lightly browned.
  • Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness and use cookie cutters, bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Or you can shape into 1" balls, flatten with fork dipped in sugar, put on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • CRANBERRY WEDGES.
  • You can add 1/3 cup dried cranberries to dough, then roll or pat dough into two 5 1/2" rounds and bake on ungreased cookie sheet 30-40 minutes.
  • Or you can press into one 9" cake pan, mark into 8 wedges, prick with fork, and bake 40-45 minutes.
  • These freeze well.

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