GG's Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Shortbread cookies are a beloved treat that dates back centuries, with their origins in Scotland. These simple yet decadent cookies are a favorite during the holiday season, but they can be enjoyed all year round. With their buttery, crumbly texture and rich, sweet flavor, shortbread cookies are a delight for the taste buds.

There are countless variations of shortbread cookies, but GG's Shortbread Cookies recipe is a tried and true classic that has been passed down through generations...

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cornstarch
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 egg
¼ cup white sugar, or as needed

Information

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Additional Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 48
Yield: 4 dozen cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Beat butter, 1 1/2 cup white sugar, and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; mix in cornstarch and 2 cups flour. Make a well in the center of the dough; add egg and mix well. Knead the remaining 1 cup flour into dough using your hands until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Roll dough into walnut-sized balls. Pour 1/4 cup white sugar into a bowl; dip top of each ball in sugar. Arrange balls on a baking sheet. Slightly flatten each ball using the bottom of a drinking glass.

Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

141 cal.

Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 24mg
Sodium: 56mg
Total Carbohydrate: 17g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Total Sugars: 9g
Protein: 1g
Calcium: 4mg
Iron: 0mg
Potassium: 12mg

How to Make GG's Shortbread Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

Information

Nutrition

141 cal.

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