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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread Cookies

These cookies are a soft, buttery treat that practically melts in your mouth. Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, they are perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 226 g
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar 60 g
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 180 g
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch 60 g
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 300 F (150 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the butter on medium for 3 to 4 minutes until very pale and creamy.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat for another 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in the vanilla and salt.
  4. Whisk the flour and cornstarch together, then add them in 2 or 3 additions, mixing on low just until combined.
  5. Chill the dough for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up slightly for easy scooping.
Baking
  1. Scoop the dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls or pipe using a large star tip, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the tops appear matte and the bottoms are pale golden. Do not allow the edges to brown deeply.
  3. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. Optionally dust with powdered sugar after cooling.

Notes

For flavor balance, a pinch of salt enhances the buttery finish. These cookies improve in texture after a day in an airtight container.