Melt – In – Your – Mouth Shortbread

          

This quick and easy shortbread will literally melt when you take a bite. Great for Christmas parties with a little bit of decorating.

Original recipe makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    25 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Whip butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the confectioners’ sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Beat on low for one minute, then on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Drop cookies by spoonfuls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Watch that the edges don’t brown too much. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition

Calories: 111 kcal
Carbohydrates: 9.7 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg
Fat: 7.8 g
Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 0.9 g
Sodium: 55 mg