Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread Cookies

 

Here’s the full recipe for Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread Cookies:

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
• 1 cup butter, softened
• Optional: Maraschino cherries or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, and confectioners’ sugar.
3. Cream Butter: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
5. Shape Cookies: You can either:
   • Use a piping bag with a star tip to create swirled cookies.
   • Roll the dough into small balls and flatten them with a fork.
6. Decorate: Add half a cherry or sprinkles on top if desired.
7. Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden (do not overbake).
8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Enjoy your soft, buttery shortbread cookies! Let me know if you need any variations or flavor ideas.