SIMPLE SHORTBREAD SQUARES
My favorite Christmas cookie! They absolutely melt in your mouth!
Provided by Karen Semmelrock
Categories Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes Shortbread Cookie Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 120
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Mix 4 cups and 2 tablespoons flour, butter, and white sugar together in a bowl using your hands until completely mixed. Spread dough into the prepared baking pan; cover with waxed paper and press firmly into pan. Prick dough through the waxed paper using a fork; remove waxed paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until shortbread is lightly browned, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn off oven and remove pan. Cut shortbread into 1-inch squares. Return pan to oven until oven is completely cooled.
- Sprinkle shortbread with colored sugar, remove squares from pan, and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 21.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
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MIRWAISE KHAN
khan52@hotmail.comThese shortbread squares are the worst thing I've ever tasted. They're dry, crumbly, and flavorless.
legnd gamer
lgamer98@yahoo.comI'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my shortbread squares turned out really hard. I think I might have overbaked them.
Lilian Nakiwu
n@aol.comThese shortbread squares are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Jennifer lore
j_lore@gmail.comI love making these shortbread squares during the holidays. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Laila Ali
alil@hotmail.comThese shortbread squares are the perfect addition to any tea party. They're delicate and flavorful, and they pair perfectly with a cup of hot tea.
Jahid hossain
hjahid72@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of shortbread, but I have to admit that these squares are pretty good. They're not too sweet, and they have a nice crumbly texture.
Melvin Brown
m-brown66@gmail.comI've tried several different shortbread recipes, and this one is definitely my favorite. The shortbread squares are always light and flaky.
Nickael Jacobs
jacobsnickael86@gmail.comThese shortbread squares are so easy to make, and they're always a hit at potlucks and bake sales.
Mwendwa Kakundi
k93@hotmail.comI made these shortbread squares for my daughter's birthday party, and they were a huge success! All the kids loved them.
Jimmie Hinkle
h-jimmie@gmail.comThese shortbread squares are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my friends and family.
Minahil Saleem
saleem.minahil@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my shortbread squares turned out really crumbly. I think I might have overmixed the dough.
Joe Czarnecki
jc@yahoo.comThese shortbread squares were a little too dry for my taste. I think I would add an extra egg yolk next time.
Shehbaz Shehbaz
shehbaz.s@gmail.comNot bad! I followed the recipe exactly, and the shortbread squares turned out really well. The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more salt.
Kathy Ataman
k.ataman@yahoo.comI've made these shortbread squares several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
eniola olayemi
eniolao25@yahoo.comThese shortbread squares were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.