Shortbread cookies

 

Don't you just love cookies that melt in your mouth when you eat them? For me, a good shortbread recipe should do just that. I have tried many over the years and most have only been so-so. 

I was impressed by these ones. This recipe is one I made with the kids and we found it on Pinterest. 

It's super simple so that makes it even better right?

What you need: 

• 1 cup butter, softened (I used salted)
• 1/4 cup corn starch
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup toppings of choice, sprinkles, nuts, candy, etc. (We used coloured sanding sugar and chocolate kisses)

What you need to do: 

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 

Step 2: Line a baking sheet with parchment

Step 3: Put butter in a bowl and whip until fluffy (I used my kitchen aid mixer)

Step 4: Add all dry ingredients (Not your toppings) mix until everything has incorporated

Step 5: Portion using 1 tablespoon and roll into balls. Place the balls onto the parchment paper. You need about 2 inches of spacing or your cookies will stick together. 

Step 6: Put a little bit of confectioner sugar into a bowl. Using a fork dip it into the sugar and gently push each cookie flat. (They should be about 1/2 inch thick)

Step 7: Put on your toppings. 

Step 8: Bake in the oven for about 14 minutes. (Check bottoms at 10 minutes if your oven runs hot)

Step 9: Cool on cookie sheet for a few mins and then move to plate or wire racks to finish cooling. 

ENJOY now or freeze in containers or freezer bags for another day. Remember to put parchment between the layers of cookies when freezing.