Best 6 Melt In Your Mouth Shortbread Cookies Recipes

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If you're looking for a classic, buttery cookie that is sure to be loved by people of all ages, look no further than melt in your mouth shortbread cookies. This iconic treat is known for its crumbly texture and rich, buttery flavor. The secret to making the perfect shortbread cookie lies in using high-quality ingredients and following a few simple steps. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating melt in your mouth shortbread cookies that are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MELT - IN - YOUR - MOUTH SHORTBREAD



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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

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

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

MELT - IN - YOUR - MOUTH SHORTBREAD



Melt - In - Your - Mouth Shortbread image

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     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

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



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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

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup icing sugar

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

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH MINI CHOCOLATE CHIP SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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No subs use only butter. If desired you can coat them is sugar before baking. These are also great without the chocolate chips, chopped maraschino cherries can be used in place of the chocolate chips for the holidays.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla (or you 1 teaspoon almond extract)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup mini chocolate chip
confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Prepare an ungreased cookie/baking sheet.
  • In a medium bowl beat softened butter with vanilla using an electric mixer until fluffy (about 4 minutes).
  • Add in confectioners sugar, cornstarch and flour; beat on low speed for about 1 minute, then on high speed for 3-4 minutes more.
  • Add in the mini chocolate chips; mix to combine.
  • Drop by spoonfuls about 2-inches apart on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes (watch that the edges don't brown too much).
  • Cool completely on wire racks then lightly dust with confectioners sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.3, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 66.1, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 1.2

SHORTBREAD MELTAWAYS



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You'll need just five everyday ingredients to stir up a batch of these bite-size cookies from Ruth Whittaker of Wayne, Pennsylvania. Although they don't cost much-a mere 4¢ they're rich and melt-in-your-mouth good.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Christmas

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Directions 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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality butter: The quality of the butter you use will greatly affect the flavor of your shortbread cookies. Look for unsalted butter with a fat content of at least 82%.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This step is essential for creating a smooth and creamy cookie dough. Cream the butter and sugar together for at least 2 minutes, or until the mixture is pale yellow and fluffy.
  • Add the flour gradually: Adding the flour all at once can make the dough tough. Instead, add it gradually, mixing until just combined. Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Bake the cookies at a low temperature: Shortbread cookies should be baked at a low temperature (300°F) for a long time (15-20 minutes). This will help to create a crisp and crumbly cookie.

Conclusion:

Shortbread cookies are a classic Scottish treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are simple to make and can be customized with a variety of flavors. With a few simple tips, you can make melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies that your friends and family will love.

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