Shortbread Meltaways

SUBMITTED BY: Ruth Whittaker  PHOTO BY: Shalaine_1 

"You'll need just five everyday ingredients to stir up a batch of these bite-size cookies from Ruth Whittaker of Wayne, Pennsylvania. Although they don't cost much--a mere 4¢ they're rich and melt-in-your-mouth good."
Shortbread Meltaways Recipe
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cornstarch

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture. Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 11-13 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2008 by Shealeigh 
These are a great 'quick' cookie! I am baking some right now, and can't seem to keep my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by Shalaine_1 
Very delicate and a bit crumbly but very good and a definite make again. The ones with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by SUGAR13 
This recipe was simple and the shortbread turned out beautifully. I did the cardinal sin of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2008 by Java_Girl 
Tasty but the baking time was wayy off. I had to double the recommended baking time and some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by Sarah Oliver 
These are absolutely delicious! A simple recipe and the results for me were light cripsy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2008 by bumblebee 
Cooking time and temperature is fine - my fiance said these were the best cookies I've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2008 by Lisa 
I really wanted to like these, but in the end all I could taste was the flour and cornstarch. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2008 by Cordelia 
Very good and VERY easy. Mine cooked a little faster (9-10 minutes). MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2007 by Holly R 
Perfect recipe (quick & easy), perfect shortbread consistancy, had an office birthday party... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by Jacki 
Amazing taste and consistency. I loved this. I will definitely will make this again. Just... MORE


 
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