Shortbead Cookies
By
Sharon Perez
@Pueblohi
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I love shortbread cookies-this recipes is just a little different with the cornstarch and egg yolk but the end result is a tender, flakey, flavorful cookie-it is one of my favorites. At Christmas or other special occasions I dip them in chocolate.
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote
Serves:
Makes 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients
- 1 c
- butter, softened
- 3/4 c
- sugar
- 1
- egg yolk
- 1 1/2 c
- all purpose flour
- 1/2 c
- corn starch
- 1/4 tsp
- salt
How to Make Shortbead Cookies
- 1Place butter and sugar in bowl of stand mixer. Combine on low speed. (about 30 seconds.
- 2Add yolk, then flour, corn starch, and salt on low speed. Mix just until the dough comes together (1-2 minute.
- 3Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes or more.
- 4Roll dough out to 1/4 inches thick. Shape in pan or cut into desired shapes.
- 5Place on cookie sheet and chill for one hour.
- 6Bake at 275 degrees for 30 minutes
