Old Fashioned Shortbread Cookies

Five unbaked shortbread cookies with intricate patterns rest on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Course: cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Canadian

Keyword: shortbread cookies

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Laureen King

This recipe for Old-fashioned shortbread cookies has been passed down through the generations. Made with simple ingredients, these cookies are buttery, slightly crumbly and not too sweet.

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Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups butter room temperature
1 cup Confectioners' sugar also known as powered sugar
1 cup cornstarch

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375º F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Sift together the flour, confectioners' sugar and cornstarch, set aside.
Using a mixer, beat the butter until fluffy.
Add the flour mixture to the butter and continue to beat until soft and fluffy.
Using a cookie scoop to divide dough into even balls. Place onto prepared baking sheet leaving space between each.
Using a fork or decorative cookie stamp press the dough until flattened. (about 1/4 inch)
Bake at 375º for 10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies just start to brown.
Optional: Add candied cherries or decorative candy sprinkles to the cookies before baking.

Notes

recipe courtesy of Wanda Corcoran

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