GG's Shortbread Cookies

GG's Shortbread Cookies

This shortbread cookie recipe has been passed down through generations and delivers a buttery, crispy cookie the whole family will love.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
141 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Roll dough into walnut-sized balls. Pour 1/4 cup white sugar into a bowl; dip top of each ball in sugar. Arrange balls on a baking sheet. Slightly flatten each ball using the bottom of a drinking glass.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 4
Beat butter, 1 1/2 cup white sugar, and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; mix in cornstarch and 2 cups flour. Make a well in the center of the dough; add egg and mix well. Knead the remaining 1 cup flour into dough using your hands until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
GG's Shortbread Cookies
GG's Shortbread Cookies
GG's Shortbread Cookies
GG's Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1.5 cups white sugar
  • 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 0.25 cup white sugar, or as needed

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