Brown Sugar Shortbread Bars

Submitted by seesko

"A light and tasty treat from Cooking LIght. The cooking light recipe said that this makes 24 bars. I disagree, I cut my bars big enough for 12. Not as light, but more than a bite."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 24 bars

ingredients

• 5 1⁄2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 7 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ice water
• cooking spray

directions

1. 1. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cornstarch, and salt in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
2. 2. Place brown sugar and butter in a medium bowl; mix with hands until combined. Add flour mixture, and mix with hands until combined. Sprinkle dough with 1 1/2 teaspoons ice water; knead dough lightly 4 times or just until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes.
3. 3. Preheat oven to 325°.
4. 4. Place dough on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; press dough into an 8 x 5–inch rectangle about 3/8-inch thick. Pierce entire surface liberally with a fork. Bake at 325° for 25 minutes or just until set and edges are golden. Cut shortbread into 24 pieces. Cool completely.

Reviews

[aronsinvest]

These turned out nice but it was a little dry so I had to add a little water to bring it together. Got 12 pieces. Thanks.

 

[Dreamer in Ontario]

What a delicious variation of shortbread. They are quick and easy to make, too. I prepared these exactly as directed and cut them into 24 pieces. Made for DECEMBER Bevy Tag.