Here's a traditional shortbread recipe that's perfect with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It's a favorite during the holidays. &mdash;G. C. Mayhew, Grass Valley, California

Shortbread Squares

butter, softened

confectioners' sugar

all-purpose flour

cornstarch

Wonderful recipe! This produces the absolute best tasting shortbread. It has just the right amount of sweetness accompanied by an amazingly delectable , rich buttery taste (but not too rich). This recipe makes exactly what you think of when you think of shortbread.

These cookies are easy to make, delicious and not overly sweet!! Just right!!

Think I could add red and green sprinkles to this?

I made these today.  I think that my oven must be hotter than most because these were done in about 30 minutes.  They are so buttery and delicious and not too sweet. They seem to melt in your mouth.  I followed the recipe exactly except for shaving off 10 minutes from the baking time because they were lightly browned by then.

I love a good shortbread and these are just that. Not too sweet but rich in buttery flavor. i used Kerrygold butter when I made these and they were perfect. i ended up baking up a second batch the next day as between my neighbors stopping by and my husband and i we devoured these.

Delicious. I think that I may dip some in chocolate and see how that goes. Keep  close eye on these when they're in the oven.  40 min. is about right.

These are wonderful!  Next time I will try a slightly larger pan and cut into smaller 'sticks' and dip in Chocolate.  Outstandingly easy and delicious!!!!

The best!  This is the shortbread recipe I always turn to.  I am making it for a cookie exchange now.  I use sweet (unsalted) butter, but add a pinch of salt.

Very dry and tasted like flour. Would be better with brown sugar and less flour.

This is the absolute best recipe I have found for shortbread. Everyone loved it.

shortbread squares

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : Taste of Home

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