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Melt - In - Your - Mouth Shortbread

SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Wilton  PHOTO BY: Bry 

"This quick and easy shortbread will literally melt when you take a bite. Great for Christmas parties with a little bit of decorating."
Melt - In - Your - Mouth Shortbread Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 403 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min
Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 17, 2003 by JOHNWBYRD 
I confess I had my doubts when I saw the cornstarch in the recipe. In my mind, shortbread... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 17, 2003 by Kathy Willie 
These are definitely melt in your mouth. They were just what I remembered. One thing to keep... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 21, 2006 by COOKINKELLY 
These are oh-so-good! I find with these that in order to achieve the golden brown bottom, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 7, 2006 by smidge 
OH MY GOODNESS!! these cookies are TO DIE FOR!! It is very important that you whip the out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2006 by JENSEIDEL 
Excellent!!! I have always wanted to make whipped shortbread and these were great. I ate it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 20, 2003 by BONLIV 
I wish I could give more than 5 stars. This was by far my favorite of all the cookies we made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 20, 2003 by JENMI 
I must admit that I don't care for this recipe. However, I am the minority! Every person... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by COOKIEKRUMBS 
This was a Great Recipie. I Loved it. I only baked it for 8 min and when I made some on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 17, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
While surfing this site for ideas for Christmas food gifts, I found this wonderful recipe. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 4, 2004 by BIGASSBEAR 
Yes, they melt in your mouth. But they have no taste. Would not make these again. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Melt - In - Your - Mouth Shortbread

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 111

  • Total Fat: 7.8g
  • Cholesterol: 21mg
  • Sodium: 78mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 0.9g

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