Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    4.6K

Experience the sublime simplicity of these classic shortbread cookies. Their delicate, buttery crumb melts effortlessly in your mouth, offering a pure, comforting sweetness. Perfect for elegant gatherings or a quiet moment of indulgence.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    10 g
  • Cholesterol
    20 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    55 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter until it is light and fluffy. This will take approximately 3-5 minutes, ensuring a smooth and airy base for your shortbread.

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Recipe View Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar and cornstarch to the butter mixture. Beat on low speed for 1 minute to incorporate, then increase the speed to high and beat for an additional 3-4 minutes until the mixture is light and well combined. Be careful not to overmix.

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Recipe View Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

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05 Step

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep a close eye on them, as oven temperatures can vary.

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Recipe View Allow the shortbread to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking while still warm.

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Recipe View Optional: Dust with extra confectioners' sugar once cooled for an elegant finish.

For an extra touch of flavor, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract to the butter mixture.
If the dough is too soft to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before shaping.
For a festive twist, use cookie cutters to create different shapes before baking.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 1.5K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Lowell Kertzmann

    The perfect shortbread recipe! I've made it several times, and it always turns out great.

  • Izabella Mueller

    I added a little lemon zest to the dough, and it gave them a wonderful bright flavor.

  • Maximilian Beahan

    Followed the recipe exactly, and the shortbread was perfect. Buttery and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

  • Wiley Breitenberg

    These were so easy to make and tasted amazing! My family loved them.

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