These classic shortbread cookies are simply sensational with only four ingredients and super simple to create in your own kitchen. These cookies just melt in your mouth.

 

Around the Christmas season, if you know me at all, I love to create and bake a variety of treats.  We had received a lovely gift basket of delicious treats and my boys simply loved those shortbread cookies. Although my older boys were upset about not having anymore, I had told them that we could make our own from scratch and from that thought they were soon created. Truthfully, it was my first time making these lovely mouth watering cookies. I thought it would be complicated but, it sure was super simple. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, a lovely treat to make for a crowd or for loved ones.

 

 

SERVES: about 30

 

INGREDIENTS:

2 sticks of unsalted butter plus 2 tbsp , softened and unsalted

1 cup brown sugar, or powdered

2 cups flour

1 cup cornstarch

1/4 tsp sea salt

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

 

In a separate bowl, with a mixer, cream the butter and sugar. Then sift the flour and cornstarch; blend well together ( if too dry add a 1-2 tbsp of butter).

Next form the dough into a big ball, wrap in plastic, and place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.

Cut the dough in half and roll onto a lightly floured surface and use a cookie cutter to shape them. Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet with parchment or silpat. Bake for 20 minutes. Do not allow them to brown; the edges should have a faint golden edge. Check in between. Then decorate with colored frosting or chocolate icing. Have fun and be creative.

 

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: calories 126; total fat 6.2g;cholesterol 16mg;sodium 44mg; potassium 11mg; total carbohydrates 16.9g; sugars 6.7g and protein 0.9g.

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