Shortbread Squares Recipe

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Here's a traditional shortbread recipe that's perfect with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It's a favorite during the holidays.

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Shortbread Squares Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min.
  • Yield: 36 Servings
10 40 50

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Pat into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Pierce several times with a fork. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut while warm. Yield: about 6 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 154 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 105 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Shortbread Squares in Country December/January 1999, p51

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Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2011 by youngcheryl

These are very flaky & buttery, but I myself would like more flavor. When I make them the next time I think I would add almond extract.


Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by destine

I made these today. I think that my oven must be hotter than most because these were done in about 30 minutes. They are so buttery and delicious and not too sweet. They seem to melt in your mouth. I followed the recipe exactly except for shaving off 10 minutes from the baking time because they were lightly browned by then.


Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2011 by Loufrommaine

Delicious. I think that I may dip some in chocolate and see how that goes. Keep close eye on these when they're in the oven. 40 min. is about right.


Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by Sprowl

The best! This is the shortbread recipe I always turn to. I am making it for a cookie exchange now. I use sweet (unsalted) butter, but add a pinch of salt.


Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2010 by Rose P.

This is the absolute best recipe I have found for shortbread. Everyone loved it.

 
 
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