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    Simple Shortbread Cookies

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    • on March 03, 2004

      Delicious and so easy! I made these a little different than stated, because I wanted to use them as a base for a cookie bar I was experimenting around with. I halved the recipe and pressed it into the bottom of a parchment lined 11x7 pan instead of rolling it out and then baked as directed. Thanks for a great recipe, Mirj!

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    • on July 18, 2010

      Delicious and simple. baked about 10 min. Thanks for posting.

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    • on February 04, 2010

      Absolutely delicious and easy to boot.

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    • on December 18, 2009

      Oh man! These are good.... I used a little pumpkin pie spice and vanilla in mine, but they're wonderful.

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    • on December 13, 2009

      Excellent. I melted the butter in the microwave, added the powdered sugar, blended, added the flour, waited 20 minutes, and started baking. This is one VERY good cookie!

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    • on December 12, 2009

      Made this on 3 days in a row because my boys and I couldn't get enough of them! My 6 year old added milk chocolate chips to the recipe and they turned out great! One suggestion that made them formed more evenly, therefore baked much better, was to form the dough into a roll in aluminum foil and let it sit in the fridge for about an hour, then take it out and slice it into 1/4 inch thick cookies. It was much easier than rolling out the dough and getting all the cookies the same size. My Mom even asked for the recipe tonight after experimenting! Thanks!

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    • on September 13, 2009

      I reduced this recipe down to 12 servings, and used a non stick cookie sheet instead of the parchment paper. I cooked them for 15 minutes and they turned out great.

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    • on May 27, 2009

      These are simply amazing! I had a craving for shortbread cookies and wanted some in a hurry and this recipe was the answer. They are so delicious, fast and easy to make. This has immediately found a spot in my list of all-time favorite recipes.

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    • on December 01, 2008

      I just used this recipe in a primary school cooking class. It was a smashing success. If you have a problem with it being too dry (which can happen after rolling out a few times) just add a tiny bit of water and it'll be the perfect consistency. Thanks for a super simple, delecable cookie recipe!

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    • on April 30, 2008

      I had the same problem as CookingForThree. The dough was suuuper dry. I had to add almost double the butter, as well as some vanilla to moisten it up. I'm not sure what happened...

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    • on April 29, 2008

      classic recipe!

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    • on March 21, 2008

      I don't know what I could possibly have done wrong, but I was unable to roll these cookies out. They weren't moist enough, not even to roll into balls. (Oddly it's the opposite problem of another reviewer.) I was able to hand form them into shape before baking. They do taste good though. They are similar to Uncle Bill's recipe, but I think though the ingredients are the same, the ratios are different, so I'll be trying that for a rolled cookie next.

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    • on March 13, 2008

      These are very yummy and super easy! I found that to roll them out, I needed to add quite a bit more flour though, as it was kind of a sticky dough. I was thankful there was no chill time, I bake with 3 little boys & a baby--I don't have time to chill the dough, then cut it out, then bake it. :) Thank you for the simple recipe that was quick to make with my kids!!

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    • on February 22, 2008

      These cookies are OFF THE HOOK! I used 2 cake pans and patted the dough into the pans and cooked them like that then cut them into small squares. DELICIOUS!

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    • on January 18, 2008

      These are so buttery! They are about the only cookie I can eat one of and be satisfied. The recipe works with granulated sugar instead of powdered too.

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    • on January 04, 2008

      I love this recipe! It saved me from the in-laws this Christmas. They loved it! It's so easy to make and can be done in no time. I suggest using a fork to poke holes in the dough before you cook it if you like crisper cookies though.

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    • on October 23, 2007

      Delicious, delightful, delicate cookies. I added 1/4 t. salt just because I like a little salt with my sweet. I scooped them with my small cookie scoop, made a dent with my thumb, and filled with raspberry perserves. My whole family loved them.

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    • on October 07, 2007

      So easy, so quick and very good. I loved how these just came together with no problems, I had great shortbread in no time.

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    • on August 31, 2007

      Thanks to Mirj, I found that a half a pound of butter is little over a cup. Thanks. I am going to try these tonight. They sound wonderful. I am going to add some raspberry jam on top after and sprinkle with some powdered sugar.

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    • on August 31, 2007

      1lb of butter would be 16oz, half of that is 8oz...so 1/2lb also equals 1 cup. 1 cup butter!

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    Nutritional Facts for Simple Shortbread Cookies

    Serving Size: 1 (22 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 24

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Calories 115.4
     
    Calories from Fat 70
    60%
    Total Fat 7.7 g
    11%
    Saturated Fat 4.8 g
    24%
    Cholesterol 20.3 mg
    6%
    Sodium 54.7 mg
    2%
    Total Carbohydrate 10.4 g
    3%
    Dietary Fiber 0.2 g
    1%
    Sugars 2.4 g
    9%
    Protein 1.1 g
    2%
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