Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2009

Best cookies EVER! :) I was never a fan of those overly sweetened sugar cookies. These shortbread cookies are AMAZING COOKIES! Just perfect! :) My mixer was broken so I decided to hand mix the batter. Hand mixing cold butter is a pain so I just stuck the butter in the mircowave for 10 second -- enough to just soften the butter. I added a bit over sugar than required. The mixture was too crumbly and kept falling apart so I added about a 1/2 teaspoon of milk or more. This made the batter real nice! The batter didn't crumbled or fall. When hand mixing -- USE MILK! :)

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estherinaa :)

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2008

Yummy and buttery! I bake these in a cookie sheet and cut them into bars. After they bake, I top w/ a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips, let them melt, and then spread across the top. Put in fridge to cool and eat.

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dra

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2008

easy and delicious!

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ESJESSI

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2008

I made these to dip in various kinds of chocolate and give away, and they were well-received. However, I found them to be a little harsh and grainy without the added chocolate, though it wasn't very noticeable with it. Perhaps it just needed more or less mixing; will have to try again. Still, very simple recipe, very versatile cookie for decorating or adding on to.

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SaveTheDubs

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA

Living In: Conway, Arkansas, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2008

Great recipe for last minute shortbread. I don't like recipes that use icing sugar and i didn't have time to cure a true shortbread. I added a touch more sugar (in response to earlier reviews) and sprinkled some more on top. A little chewier than usual shortbread but the flavour was nice. Will make again.

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kbearbaby

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2008

By far the best shortbread I've ever made or eaten. I am already imagining the possibilities for add-ins such as orange or lemon zest, lavender, cinnamon...but they are fantastic as is. I made these tonight and cut them out with a salmon shaped cookie cutter and dipped the "tails" in melted chocolate. I'm bringing them to a work Christmas potluck tomorrow and I know they'll disappear fast. I softened the butter just slightly enough for it to easily cream with the sugar, but not so soft that the dough got too messy. I made them a little on the thin side and baked for 11 minutes. These are delicious!

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GatsbyGirl

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2008

My family loved these. I added lemon flavor to them and it really made them extra delicious!

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Ribs2008

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2008

Very nice and easy. Great to make for Holiday gifts. Thanks.

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Michelle

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008

This is a wonderful recipe. I used it to make thumbprint cookies with strawberry jam in the middle and it was delicious!

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Patty

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2008

These were great! I was also a wee bit lazy and just firmly pressed these into a brownie pan and baked a bit longer and then cut into strips. WONDERFUL. One thing I did do was to lightly brush the top with milk and then sprinkled granulated sugar on top to give it a light sheen. Thank you for the recipe. This is a real treat!

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