Shortbread Cookies III

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Great for Christmas. Rich and buttery.

Submitted by Carol
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Servings:
24
Yield:
4 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 ½ cups butter, softened

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 cup cornstarch

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Work all the ingredients together with your hands until blended. Shape all of the dough into 1 inch balls.

  2. Bake cookies on ungreased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

  3. Let cool 10 minutes then carefully lift with spatula to cake racks to cool. Store in air tight container with wax paper between layers. Cookies keep well.

  4. Variations: Flatten some balls with tines of fork and press 1/4 of a red or green glace cherry in center of each. Make thumbprint indentation in some balls and fill with a tiny bit of jam, jelly or marmalade. Dip some balls in slightly beaten egg white and roll in finely chopped walnuts. Bake as they are or make an indentation in top and spoon in a little jam or marmalade. Dip some balls in egg white and roll in desiccated coconut. Bake as they are or make an indentation and spoon in a little jam, jelly or marmalade.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179 Calories
12g Fat
18g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 107mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 15mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.