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Heavenly Shortbread

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"Very easy to make and delicious."
Heavenly Shortbread Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 49 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Tea

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  2. Cream softened butter thoroughly. ( If using margarine, add four drops of butter flavoring.) Slowly add sugar.
  3. Sift flour and corn starch before adding. Mix well. Press into an ungreased jelly roll pan 11 x 15 x 1 1/2 inches.
  4. Bake 30 minutes or until very light brown. Score and cut while warm.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 8, 2003 by LEENASMOM 
i have only one word for these cookies.....INCREDIBLE..I DID ROLL OUT THE DOUGH AND USE COOKIE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 19, 2003 by DENNIFER 
This is truly wonderful and easy! I have also added some almond flavoring, which was very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 29, 2006 by Jack 
If this doesn't taste like your grandma's, then your grandma must've been a lousy cook. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 19, 2003 by Marcia Page 
This is the easiest and best shortbread recipe that I've tried. The house smells wonderful as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2002 by MRSMINA 
Was just hoping to find this, and here it is! Super easy and tastes great (specially with a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 7, 2003 by JODIEH 
The shortbread was simple to make, tastes great. My mom even commented that they were better... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 15, 2005 by Sassycook 
This is the easiest and most tender shortbread I have ever made! It turns out everytime and my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 10, 2002 by RECIPEFINDER 
This was delicious and so easy to make! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 4, 2003 by IZECREEMER 
recipe is okay, wasn't like the shortbread from Scotland that I'm used to. Seem to be a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 26, 2003 by Mick 
Not sure if the scaling threw the recipe off, but this didn't turn out well for me. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Heavenly Shortbread

Servings Per Recipe: 36

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 163

  • Total Fat: 10.4g
  • Cholesterol: 27mg
  • Sodium: 73mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 1.5g

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