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
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PREP
10 mins
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COOK
15 mins
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READY IN
25 mins
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 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.
- 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