Melt - In - Your - Mouth Shortbread Recipe
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Melt - In - Your - Mouth Shortbread

By: Jennifer Wilton 
"This quick and easy shortbread will literally melt when you take a bite. Great for Christmas parties with a little bit of decorating."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (726)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Cocktail Death by Chocolate
Hot Non-Alcoholic Gingerbread Latte
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Whip butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Beat on low for one minute, then on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Drop cookies by spoonfuls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Watch that the edges don't brown too much. Cool on wire racks.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 111 | Total Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by JOHNWBYRD   view full review
I confess I had my doubts when I saw the cornstarch in the recipe. In my mind, shortbread...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by Kathy Willie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are definitely melt in your mouth. They were just what I remembered. One thing to keep...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2006 by COOKINKELLY   view full review
These are oh-so-good! I find with these that in order to achieve the golden brown bottom, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2006 by smidge   view full review
OH MY GOODNESS!! these cookies are TO DIE FOR!! It is very important that you whip the out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by JENSEIDEL   view full review
Excellent!!! I have always wanted to make whipped shortbread and these were great. I ate it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by BONLIV   view full review
I wish I could give more than 5 stars. This was by far my favorite of all the cookies we made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by JENMI   view full review
I must admit that I don't care for this recipe. However, I am the minority! Every person...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by COOKIEKRUMBS   view full review
This was a Great Recipie. I Loved it. I only baked it for 8 min and when I made some on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
While surfing this site for ideas for Christmas food gifts, I found this wonderful recipe. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by BIGASSBEAR   view full review
Yes, they melt in your mouth. But they have no taste. Would not make these again.

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