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Shortbread

Classic buttery shortbread cookies made with flour, cornstarch, and butter, decorated with festive green sugar. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect for any occasion.

16 servings
50 min
Published October 4, 2025
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Ingredients

  • •½ cup butter
  • •¾ cup flour
  • •¼ cup cornstarch
  • •¼ cup sugar
  • •⅛ teaspoon salt
  • •½ teaspoon vanilla
  • •2 tablespoon green sugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    1 Preheat the oven to 325°F and lightly grease an 8-inch round cake tin.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    2 Put the butter in a medium bowl and use a hand mixer to beat until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and mix to combine. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with your fingertips, and chill for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    3 Sprinkle generously with the green sugar and bake for 15 minutes, until just turning golden brown. While still warm, cut into 16 wedges with the tip of a paring knife. Let cool completely before removing from pan.

    30 min

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