Shortbread Meltaways Recipe
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Shortbread Meltaways

By: Ruth Whittaker  
"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."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 21 servings
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
These cookies definitely live up to their name! They tast like Pepperidge Farm milano cookies... MORE

 
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