Heavenly Shortbread

Name: Heavenly Shortbread
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 2 cups butter, softened; 1 cup white sugar; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Rating: 4.62 stars

189 Ratings
158 Reviews
45 Photos

Very easy to make and delicious.

By Mazie

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

3 dozen

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 36 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).

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Step 2

Cream softened butter thoroughly. ( If using margarine, add four drops of butter flavoring.) Slowly add sugar.
Step 3

Sift flour and corn starch before adding. Mix well. Press into an ungreased jelly roll pan 11 x 15 x 1 1/2 inches.
Step 4

Bake 30 minutes or until very light brown. Score and cut while warm.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

163 calories; protein 1.5g; carbohydrates 16.3g; fat 10.4g; cholesterol 27.1mg; sodium 72.9mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (158)

Most helpful positive review

LEENASMOM

07/08/2003

i have only one word for these cookies.....INCREDIBLE..I DID ROLL OUT THE DOUGH AND USE COOKIE CUTTERS..TURNED OUT GREAT...thanks so much for the great recipe..easy and tastes wonderful.. Read More

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(135)

Most helpful critical review

Lorraine Cornish Stanton

06/04/2003

recipe is okay wasn't like the shortbread from Scotland that I'm used to. Seem to be a little to moist for that. Taste good though and very easy to make Read More

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(19)

189 Ratings

5 star values: 140
4 star values: 36
3 star values: 7
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 3

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LEENASMOM

07/08/2003

i have only one word for these cookies.....INCREDIBLE..I DID ROLL OUT THE DOUGH AND USE COOKIE CUTTERS..TURNED OUT GREAT...thanks so much for the great recipe..easy and tastes wonderful.. Read More

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Jack

10/29/2006

If this doesn't taste like your grandma's, then your grandma must've been a lousy cook. This is amazingly buttery shortbread, and was easy to make. My only change would be to cook it a little longer (maybe 5-7 minutes), and cut it into bars with a pizza wheel before it sets. Mine turned out fantastic, and I commend the submitter for an outstanding recipe. Read More

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DENNIFER

03/19/2003

This is truly wonderful and easy! I have also added some almond flavoring, which was very good. I used a cookie scoop and made individual cookies, which I found to be easier to handle. Read More

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Sassycook

09/25/2009

This is the easiest and most tender shortbread I have ever made! It turns out everytime and my Grandaughters Autumn 4 yrs and Tehya 1 3/4 yrs old love it! Thanks for posting this I will use it often! I do add 2 tsp of vanilla. I throw everything into my big Kitchenaid stand mixer and let it mix until I have a soft dough and then I press the dough into a jelly roll pan that I have put parchment paper in and sprayed w/ cooking spray. I also spray my hands and then I just press it into the pan to fit. I have used either butter or margarine and it always turns out great with either one! Sassycook Read More

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Marcia Page

03/19/2003

This is the easiest and best shortbread recipe that I've tried. The house smells wonderful as it bakes too. That's Mazie for a great shorbread recipe. Read More

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Lorraine Cornish Stanton

06/04/2003

recipe is okay wasn't like the shortbread from Scotland that I'm used to. Seem to be a little to moist for that. Taste good though and very easy to make Read More

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JODIEH

04/07/2003

The shortbread was simple to make tastes great. My mom even commented that they were better then hers. Pretty impressive my mom is an excellent baker. Read More

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MRSMINA

12/19/2002

Was just hoping to find this and here it is! Super easy and tastes great (specially with a cup of tea or glass of milk). Thanks AllRecipes and Mazie for posting it! Wonderful! Read More

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Mick

02/26/2003

Not sure if the scaling threw the recipe off but this didn't turn out well for me. Read More

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i have only one word for these cookies.....INCREDIBLE..I DID ROLL OUT THE DOUGH AND USE COOKIE CUTTERS..TURNED OUT GREAT...thanks so much for the great recipe..easy and tastes wonderful..

This is truly wonderful and easy! I have also added some almond flavoring, which was very good. I used a cookie scoop and made individual cookies, which I found to be easier to handle.

This is the easiest and best shortbread recipe that I've tried. The house smells wonderful as it bakes too. That's Mazie for a great shorbread recipe.

recipe is okay wasn't like the shortbread from Scotland that I'm used to. Seem to be a little to moist for that. Taste good though and very easy to make

The shortbread was simple to make tastes great. My mom even commented that they were better then hers. Pretty impressive my mom is an excellent baker.

Was just hoping to find this and here it is! Super easy and tastes great (specially with a cup of tea or glass of milk). Thanks AllRecipes and Mazie for posting it! Wonderful!