Basic White Sugar Shortbread Cookies

Name: Basic White Sugar Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 1/2 dozen cookies
Cuisine: UK/Ireland
Ingredients: 1 c butter, no substitute, softened; 1/2 c sugar; 1 tsp vanilla; 2 c flour; 1/4 c cornstarch

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By sylvia bourque
@saleenasmom

This recipe comes straight from the cornstarch box.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

3 1/2 dozen cookies

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1 c

butter, no substitute, softened
1/2 c

sugar
1 tsp

vanilla
2 c

flour
1/4 c

cornstarch
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How to Make Basic White Sugar Shortbread Cookies

Step-by-Step

Preheat oven to 300°F. Mix butter, sugar and vanilla thoroughly using an electric mixer. Gradually blend in flour and corn starch.
Form into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Gently press down on each cookie to flatten using fingers or a flat bottomed drinking glass (dipped in sugar to prevent sticking).
Bake at 300ºF for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bottoms begin to brown. Cool for 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
RECIPE NOTE: For European-style shortbread, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pat into a 1/3-inch thick rectangle measuring 11 x 8-inches. Cut into 2 x 1-inch strips. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Prick with a fork. Bake as above.

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