SIMPLE SHORTBREAD SQUARES
My favorite Christmas cookie! They absolutely melt in your mouth!
Provided by Karen Semmelrock
Categories Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes Shortbread Cookie Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 120
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Mix 4 cups and 2 tablespoons flour, butter, and white sugar together in a bowl using your hands until completely mixed. Spread dough into the prepared baking pan; cover with waxed paper and press firmly into pan. Prick dough through the waxed paper using a fork; remove waxed paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until shortbread is lightly browned, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn off oven and remove pan. Cut shortbread into 1-inch squares. Return pan to oven until oven is completely cooled.
- Sprinkle shortbread with colored sugar, remove squares from pan, and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 21.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
SHORTBREAD SQUARES
Here's a traditional shortbread recipe that's perfect with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It's a favorite during the holidays. -G. C. Mayhew, Grass Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Pat into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Pierce several times with a fork. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut while warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CARAMEL SHORTBREAD SQUARES
These cookies consist of a shortbread crust, firm caramel center, and a milk chocolate top. They are super-easy to make and they take only 20 minutes to bake.
Provided by Julia
Categories Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes Shortbread Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together 2/3 cup butter, white sugar, and flour until evenly crumbly. Press into a 9 inch square baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
- In a 2 quart saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes. Pour over baked crust (warm or cool). Cool until it begins to firm.
- Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, then stir and continue to heat and stir at 20 second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth. Pour chocolate over the caramel layer and spread evenly to cover completely. Chill. Cut into 1 inch squares. These need to be small because they are so rich.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
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