Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread
Light, buttery shortbread cookies that crumble softly with each bite.
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Cookie sheets
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add flour, confectioners' sugar, and cornstarch; beat on low for 1 minute, then high for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheets briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.