Shortbread Squares Recipe
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Shortbread Squares

By: Mrs. G. C. Mayhew 
"Here's a traditional shortbread recipe that's perfect with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It's a favorite during the holidays."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  2. Pat into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Pierce several times with a fork. Bake at 325 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut while warm.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by larkspur   view full review
These are totally amazing! I wasn't sure how they would taste when I came across the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by Dianne   view full review
Finally, I have found an excellent shortbread recipe. Melt in your mouth, delicious. Like the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2006 by Dinneepa   view full review
The texture of this cookie was a little chalky and very hard. It was extremely hard to get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Luvmine   view full review
I was a little intimidated by the idea of making shortbread but this recipe is great! Mine...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2010 by atasteofcreole   view full review
They were okay. VERY dry, not sweet at all. Needed milk just to swallow. Had difficulty...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2011 by rsmartcook   view full review
These tasted very buttery and slightly sweet, but were very chalky in texture. I even reduced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2010 by Kelli   view full review
Wonderful recipe! Just like my mom used to make. I have been searching for a long time to find...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by koikuri   view full review
Absolutely delicious, crumbly shortbread--exactly like I was craving. It is /really/ crumbly,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2011 by Stamper 82   view full review
These are great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2011 by Diane   view full review
I made these, and LOVED THEM!! They aren't "super moist", but I did not need a gallon of milk...

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