SUPER-EASY SHORTBREAD (3 INGREDIENTS)
The original recipe (called Shortbread Stars) came from my McCall's recipe box collection, which I subscribed to in the 80's. It was the first shortbread recipe I ever made, and I've never found a better one. The ingredients are so basic and easy that you'll soon have them memorized. Other recipes don't seem to produce the same perfect texture and flavor. My modification to the original was to try using a 9 x 13 pan rather than chilling, rolling out, and cutting into shapes. (Who has time for that, except on special occasions?) However, using a 9 x 13 pan changes the baking time, and the time given is approximate and based on my experience with a convection oven. I tend to overbake them a bit because I like shortbread very crisp. These are perfect with a cup of tea, of course, and ideal for tea parties or even a quick dessert for company. You nearly always have the ingredients on hand. Now you'll never need to buy (delicious but expensive) Walker's shortbread again!
Provided by TapestryThreads
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 55m
Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°.
- Cream butter and sugar together.
- Add flour and mix till texture is like clay.
- Press dough into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan, prick all over with a fork, and sprinkle with sugar (tilt pan to cover the top evenly, then shake excess sugar back into the sugar canister).
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes (till very lightly browned--just golden around the edges).
- Let stand for 5 minutes, then cut into 24 squares while warm.
- Leave in pan to cool thoroughly. (Shortbread will not be crisp until cool.).
- Less easy method: Chill dough. Roll into 1-inch balls, then press balls to about 1/4-inch thickness on ungreased cookie sheets with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar (sometimes you can find a glass with a pretty design on the bottom, like a star). Bake at 300° for about 20-25 minutes (until edges are very lightly browned).
- Least easy method: Chill dough. Roll out to about 1/4-inch thickness, sprinkle with sugar, then cut with cookie cutters. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 300° for about 20-25 minutes (until edges are very lightly browned).
- Variation: Add 2 tablespoons dried lavender to the creamed butter and sugar before adding flour. It may sound strange, but the flavor is subtle and elegant. Food-grade lavender is usually available in herb bins at health food stores, and I recently found it at a great price from Atlantic Spice online (their Lavender #1).
- Variation: After cutting shortbread into squares (it will still be warm), scatter 1 cup of chocolate chips over the top, let the chocolate soften completely, then spread as a thin layer and let cool completely before removing from pan. (No need to sprinkle shortbread with sugar before baking if you plan to do this.).
- Variation: Stir 1 cup chocolate chips or butterscotch chips into the dough before pressing into pan. You can also try melting the butterscotch over the top, as above. In England, you'll find "caramel shortbread," which has a layer of caramel and a layer of chocolate on top of the shortbread. It's wonderful (of course!). I've tried various ways of doing this and various kinds of caramel, but it's been a while and I don't remember what works best. It can be tricky not to make a mess!
EASY SHORTBREAD
Make and share this Easy Shortbread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Zaney1
Categories Dessert
Yield 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Place 1 cup sugar in food processor; blend 30 sec.
- (or use fruit sugar).
- Add to softened butter and cream mixture until very fluffy.
- Combine flour and rice flour.
- Beat into batter in small portions.
- Turn batter out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Knead until smooth, adding up to 1/2 c more all-purpose flour, if needed.
- Press into a 15 x 9 jelly roll pan.
- Score into bars with a sharp knife.
- Prick surface with fork.
- Sprinkle with remaining 2 T sugar.
- Bake 10 minutes then lower heat to 300F and bake until golden, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Cut along scored lines, cool and store in air tight container. (Good recipe from Toronto Star, very
- fast.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 54.7, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 1.2
PERFECT (AND EASY!) SHORTBREAD
This is from the back of the Canada Cornstarch box - I've been making it for years. Four ingredients, and it comes out tasting and looking perfect each time. For fun I like to add coloured sugar sprinkles for the holidays! (P.S. I learned how to bake with this recipe, so that tells you how easy it is!)
Provided by netselkie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Sift together the cornstarch, icing (powdered) sugar and flour.
- Blend in butter until a soft smooth dough forms.
- Shape into 1" balls and chill 30 -60 minutes.
- Place 1 1/2" apart on a cookie sheet and flatten slightly with a floured fork. (omit if throwing sprinkles on, and/or don't like fork flattened shortbread - I don't and it still comes out just fine)
- Bake 300' for 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool. Watch that they don't brown, you want to pull them out while they still look a smidge underdone - the idea is that they do not brown on the bottom.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 41.2, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.2, Protein 0.6
IRISH SHORTBREAD COOKIES
This is the most amazing shortbread ever. Flaky and rich, and very very simple; I've never had a shortbread that compares to it. Note: I use salted butter. If you use unsalted, you may want to add a pinch of salt.
Provided by Anissa Wolf
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 2h10m
Yield 20 cookies, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Sift in cornstarch and flour; mix well.
- Press into a 10 3/4 by 7 inch pan.
- Prick all over with a fork.
- Bake in preheated 275 F oven for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 250 F and bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer.
- Remove from pan and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 20 finger shaped cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.8, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 163.3, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 13.4, Protein 2.8
SHORTBREAD COOKIES II
Use only butter in these for best flavor.
Provided by Sally
Categories Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes Shortbread Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla; add flour and mix well.
- Put through cookie press and form cookies onto baking sheets. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 81.3 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 218.8 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
MELT - IN - YOUR - MOUTH SHORTBREAD
This quick and easy shortbread will literally melt when you take a bite. Great for Christmas parties with a little bit of decorating.
Provided by Jennifer Wilton
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Whip butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Beat on low for one minute, then on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Drop cookies by spoonfuls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Watch that the edges don't brown too much. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
ELSWET'S QUICK, EASY, & DELICIOUS DIABETIC IRISH SHORTBREAD
This is an old recipe from Elswet's mother. We have no idea where it came from, but the family name was McQueen. ;) This is the diabetic version. The alternate ["normal"] ingredients are listed as comments.
Provided by Pagan
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 3 dozen small cookies, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cream together the sugar and butter, adding sugar in slowly. Sift in the flour slowly, mixing as you add.
- Turn out onto a LIGHTLY floured board, and knead until thoroughly mixed, approximately 12-15 times.
- Roll to 1/4 inch thickness, cut and place on parchment paper-covered baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F Allow to cool on baking sheet, placed on baking rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.8, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 68.2, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.7
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