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Heavenly Shortbread

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"Very easy to make and delicious." — Mazie

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Original recipe makes 3 dozen Change Servings

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup white sugar

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cornstarch

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Directions

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

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 08, 2003

i have only one word for these cookies.....INCREDIBLE..I DID ROLL OUT THE DOUGH AND USE COOKIE CUTTERS..TURNED OUT GREAT...thanks so much for the great recipe..easy and tastes wonderful..

—LEENASMOM

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 04, 2003

recipe is okay, wasn't like the shortbread from Scotland that I'm used to. Seem to be a little to moist for that. Taste good though and very easy to make

—IZECREEMER

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135 Ratings

Oct 29, 2006

If this doesn't taste like your grandma's, then your grandma must've been a lousy cook. This is amazingly buttery shortbread, and was easy to make. My only change would be to cook it a little longer (maybe 5-7 minutes), and cut it into bars with a pizza wheel before it sets. Mine turned out fantastic, and I commend the submitter for an outstanding recipe.

—Jack

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Mar 19, 2003

This is truly wonderful and easy! I have also added some almond flavoring, which was very good. I used a cookie scoop and made individual cookies, which I found to be easier to handle.

—DENNIFER

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Sep 25, 2009

This is the easiest and most tender shortbread I have ever made! It turns out everytime and my Grandaughters Autumn 4 yrs,and Tehya 1 3/4 yrs old love it! Thanks for posting this,I will use it often! I do add 2 tsp of vanilla. I throw everything into my big Kitchenaid stand mixer, and let it mix until I have a soft dough, and then I press the dough into a jelly roll pan that I have put parchment paper in and sprayed w/ cooking spray. I also spray my hands and then I just press it into the pan to fit. I have used either butter or margarine, and it always turns out great with either one! Sassycook

—Sassycook

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Mar 19, 2003

This is the easiest and best shortbread recipe that I've tried. The house smells wonderful as it bakes too. That's Mazie for a great shorbread recipe.

—Marcia Page

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Apr 07, 2003

The shortbread was simple to make, tastes great. My mom even commented that they were better then hers. Pretty impressive, my mom is an excellent baker.

—JODIEH

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Dec 19, 2002

Was just hoping to find this, and here it is! Super easy and tastes great (specially with a cup of tea or glass of milk). Thanks AllRecipes and Mazie for posting it! Wonderful!

—MRSMINA

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Nutrition

Calories
163 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
16.3 g
5%

Cholesterol
27 mg
9%

Fat
10.4 g
16%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
1.5 g
3%

Sodium
73 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Heavenly Shortbread

Serving Size: 1/36 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 163
Calories from Fat: 93

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.4g 16 %
Saturated Fat 6.5g 32 %
Cholesterol 27mg 9 %
Sodium 73mg 3 %
Potassium 18mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 16.3g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 1.5g 3 %
Sugars 5.6g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 6 %
Thiamin 11 %
Niacin 9 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 1 %
Folate 14 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.