grandma's shortbread cookies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sylvia bourque
Moncton, NB

This recipe is found on a Canadian cornstarch company's box.

(1 rating)
yield 24 cookies
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For grandma's shortbread cookies

  • 1/2 c
    cornstarch
  • 1/2 c
    powdered sugar or icing sugar
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3/4 c
    butter, softened

How To Make grandma's shortbread cookies

  • 1
    Sift together corn starch, sugar and flour. With wooden spoon, blend in butter until a soft, smooth dough forms.
  • 2
    Shape into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. If dough is too soft to handle, cover and chill for 30 to 60 minutes. Place 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with lightly floured fork. Alternatively, roll dough to 1/4 inch (6 mm); cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
  • 3
    Decorate with candied cherries, coloured sprinkles or nuts, if desired. Bake at 300°F (150ºC) for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
  • 4
    To make crescents, add 1/2 cup (125 mL) ground almonds or hazelnuts to flour mixture. Shape into logs about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick and 3 inches (7 cm) long. Curve into crescent shapes. When baked and cool, dip ends in melted chocolate.

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