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orange shortbread

Recipe by
Karen Feinen
Rochester, NY

Classic shortbread with a touch of orange flavor.

yield 18 cookies
prep time 35 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For orange shortbread

  • 1 1/2 stick
    (3/4 cup) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 c
    plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp
    finely grated orange peel
  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    cornstarch

How To Make orange shortbread

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9" square baking pan.
  • 2
    Beat butter and the 1/2 cup sugar with electric mixer until creamy. Beat in orange peel. Stir in flour and and cornstarch until blended.
  • 3
    Spread mixture in prepared pan. Chill 30 minutes.
  • 4
    With a sharp knife, score dough in 1 1/2x3 inch bars. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of sugar. Bake 50 minutes or until golden. Cut through scored lines.
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