Shortbread Squares

Name: Shortbread Squares
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: about 6 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups butter, softened; 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch

Here's a traditional shortbread recipe that's perfect with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It's a favorite during the holidays. —G. C. Mayhew, Grass Valley, California

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 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Pierce several times with a fork. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut while warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 square: 77 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Shortbread Squares in Country December/January 1999

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Diane

Sep 3, 2017

Very dry and tasted like flour. Would be better with brown sugar and less flour.
2124arizona

Jul 3, 2017

These cookies are easy to make, delicious and not overly sweet!! Just right!!
Ellennej

Oct 2, 2016

I followed the recipe exactly, so I don't know what went wrong, but these were AWFUL! They were chalky and tasteless and turned to paste in my mouth. I won't be making these again.
bird0408

Jan 2, 2016

These are wonderful! Next time I will try a slightly larger pan and cut into smaller 'sticks' and dip in Chocolate. Outstandingly easy and delicious!!!!
Robin75

Aug 1, 2015

The best shortbread recipe, hands down!
Tilly4527

Dec 14, 2014

Think I could add red and green sprinkles to this?
Jennasaurus17

Sep 18, 2012

Wonderful recipe! This produces the absolute best tasting shortbread. It has just the right amount of sweetness accompanied by an amazingly delectable , rich buttery taste (but not too rich). This recipe makes exactly what you think of when you think of shortbread.
cherylyoung

Dec 27, 2011

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.
destine

Dec 20, 2011

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.
Loufrommaine

Dec 15, 2011

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.