Best 4 Melt In Your Mouth Shortbread Recipes
Step into the realm of heavenly culinary creations and discover the art of crafting the perfect "melt-in-your-mouth shortbread," a delectable treat that tantalizes taste buds and leaves an unforgettable impression. With its buttery richness, crumbly texture, and delicate sweetness, this classic Scottish cookie has captured hearts and palates for centuries. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to elevate your shortbread game or a novice eager to embark on a delightful baking adventure, this definitive guide will lead you on a journey to create shortbread that truly melts in your mouth, leaving you and your loved ones utterly captivated.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
MELT - IN - YOUR - MOUTH SHORTBREAD
This quick and easy shortbread will literally melt when you take a bite. Great for Christmas parties with a little bit of decorating.
Provided by Jennifer Wilton
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 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.
- 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 : Calories 111.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
3 INGREDIENT MELT IN YOUR MOUTH SHORTBREAD COOKIES
This is my favourite shortbread cookie, and I always have the ingredients on hand. So simple to make and so delicious, it produces a very delicate shortbread that is sure to please.
Provided by Leslie
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 25m
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine all ingredients and mix for a FULL 10 minutes.
- Yes, I said a full 10 minutes!
- Mixture will start out very dry and crumbly but will become batter like after the full 10 minutes.
- I like to use my stand mixer for this, but a hand mixer will do the trick if it is a strong one.
- Drop from teaspoons or a piping bag onto a cookie sheet, I find teaspoons work best.
- Decorate with maraschino cherries or sprinkles if you feel fancy.
- Bake for approx 15 minutes or until bottoms are very lightly brown.
- Watch that the tops don't turn brown!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.8, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 54.2, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2, Protein 0.7
GLUTEN FREE MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH SHORTBREAD
Adapted from The Food Allergy Cookbook Found this for my friends who need gluten free dessert! I'm guessing at the servings because none was stated. This is an updated review by DreamoBway. She has an excellent other use for this dough --- UPDATE from DreamoBway: "I tried making these in mini muffin tins, hollowed out a little well, and filled them with pecan tassy filling. I also upped the cooking temp to 350 and they browned beautifully. It was a successful experiment! UPDATE(12/15/09) new use for cookies from ukichix -" I think this would work well as a GF crumb crust... bake 1 large cookie in a 8x8 pan, then "crumb" it up, add some cornflake crumbs and prepare a crumb base. I will try and repost the results! revision: pressed the entire recipe into a 9x13 pan and baked for 30 mins (until golden on the edges), let cool - and "crumbed". Used 1/2 of these crumbs and 1/2 cornflake crumbs, with some sugar and melted butter to prepare a GF like Graham Cracker Crust with was sweet and soft. Perfect for Crumb Crust desserts."
Provided by Nana Lee
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- NOTE #1 - See the variation on the dough by Chef #1178009.
- NOTE #2 - SEE NEW WAY TO BAKE THESE, FROM DreamoBway, LISTED IN MY DESCRIPTION ABOVE.
- NOTE #3 - SEE NEW USE FOR THIS COOKY LISTED IN MY DESCRIPTION ABOVE AS "UPDATE(12//15/09)".
- Sift cornstarch, sugar and rice flour together.
- Add butter.
- Mix with hands until soft dough forms. Refrigerate one hour.
- Shape dough into 1" balls.
- Place about 1-1/4 inches apart on greased cookie sheet; flatten with lightly floured fork.
- Bake at 300ºF(150ºC) for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- VARIATIONS: Form balls as above. Roll in finely crushed corn flakes or crushed nuts. Press top of ball with thumb. Add a dab of jelly.
- Mix in 2 tbls. finely chopped citrus peel and/or 2 tbls. finely chopped nuts. Flatten with lightly floured fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 50.9, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 0.5
MELT - IN - YOUR - MOUTH SHORTBREAD
This quick and easy shortbread will literally melt when you take a bite. Great for Christmas parties with a little bit of decorating.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 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.
- 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 : Calories 111.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
Tips:
- Choosing the right butter is crucial for the perfect shortbread. Use unsalted butter with at least 82% butterfat to ensure it contains enough fat. Soften the butter to room temperature before creaming it with sugar to achieve a smooth and creamy mixture.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients gradually into the butter-sugar mixture to prevent overworking the dough. Overworking can result in tough shortbread. Handle the dough as little as possible to maintain its delicate texture.
- Chilling the dough before baking is essential. This helps firm up the butter and prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. Chilling also contributes to a more crumbly texture.
- Baking the shortbread at a low temperature ensures even cooking and prevents the cookies from browning too quickly. A lower temperature also allows the cookies to hold their shape better.
- Shortbread is best when freshly baked. However, if you need to store it, place the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread is a classic treat that combines simple ingredients and a delicate texture. By following the tips and tricks mentioned above, you can create perfect shortbread that will impress your friends and family. Whether you enjoy it on its own or pair it with your favorite toppings, shortbread is a versatile cookie that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey to create these melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies.
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