Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread

Vegetarian
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread
25 min.
24
111kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread, a classic dessert that promises to enchant your taste buds with its buttery richness and delicate texture. Perfect for any occasion, these shortbread cookies are not only vegetarian but also incredibly easy to make, allowing you to whip up a batch in just 25 minutes. With each bite, you'll experience the perfect balance of sweetness and a melt-in-your-mouth sensation that will leave you craving more.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen as you prepare to share these treats with family and friends. Whether you're hosting a gathering, celebrating a special event, or simply treating yourself, these shortbread cookies are sure to impress. Their light and crumbly nature makes them an ideal companion for a cup of tea or coffee, elevating your snack time to a whole new level.

With only a handful of simple ingredients, including softened butter, confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, and all-purpose flour, you can create a batch of 24 delectable cookies that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread cookies that will have everyone asking for your secret recipe!

Ingredients

  • cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup cornstarch 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Whip butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Beat on low for one minute, then on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Drop cookies by spoonfuls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Watch that the edges don't brown too much. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories111kcal
Protein3.18%
Fat62.25%
Carbs34.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.21
Glycemic Load
4.32
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.4473913026893%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:111.06kcal
5.55%
Fat:7.75g
11.92%
Saturated Fat:4.87g
30.46%
Carbohydrates:9.68g
3.23%
Net Carbohydrates:9.46g
3.44%
Sugar:2.47g
2.75%
Cholesterol:20.34mg
6.78%
Sodium:61.14mg
2.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.89g
1.78%
Vitamin A:236.36IU
4.73%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.12%
Selenium:2.8µg
3.99%
Folate:14.58µg
3.65%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.7%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.49%
Vitamin B3:0.47mg
2.33%
Iron:0.37mg
2.07%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.49%
Phosphorus:10.88mg
1.09%
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