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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Christmas Shortbread

Homemade shortbread is always a wonderful treat and it’s simple to make as well. Whether you’re making some for a special occasion or simply because you love it, this recipe is ideal. 

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
  2. Cream the butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy.
  3. Sift the flour with the cornstarch and then blend this into the butter mixture.
  4. Either roll the dough into balls or roll it out and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
  5. Arrange them 2 inches apart on a baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes or until golden at the edges.
  6. Cool the shortbread on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Author: Marie
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes