SIMPLE SHORTBREAD SQUARES

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My favorite Christmas cookie! They absolutely melt in your mouth!

Provided by Karen Semmelrock

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Butter Cookie Recipes     Shortbread Cookie Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 120

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups butter at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon colored sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix 4 cups and 2 tablespoons flour, butter, and white sugar together in a bowl using your hands until completely mixed. Spread dough into the prepared baking pan; cover with waxed paper and press firmly into pan. Prick dough through the waxed paper using a fork; remove waxed paper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until shortbread is lightly browned, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn off oven and remove pan. Cut shortbread into 1-inch squares. Return pan to oven until oven is completely cooled.
  • Sprinkle shortbread with colored sugar, remove squares from pan, and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 21.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Aubry Manda
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I'm always looking for new shortbread recipes. This one looks promising.


Darlene Kemp
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This recipe sounds delicious. I'll definitely be giving it a try.


Naseebkham Kham
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Sujon Hang
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This recipe is a keeper!


Muhammad Alyas
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5 stars!


Shirley Cummins
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sanda kumar Kumar
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Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe. The shortbread squares are delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


azaimali
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These shortbread squares are perfect for any occasion. They're great for parties, potlucks, or just as a snack.


Maja Wojcieszak
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Stephanebonfils Bizimungu
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These shortbread squares are addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Rimjim Bristy
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Yum!


Chsher ali
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The shortbread squares turned out perfectly! They were golden brown and buttery, with a perfect crumb.


Aqib Javed Mughal
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These shortbread squares are so easy to make, even for beginners. I love that I can just mix the ingredients together and pop them in the oven.


Fares Alshaeer
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I made these shortbread squares for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Harina Bist
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Shortbread squares are a classic treat that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the simplicity of the recipe and the fact that it only requires a few basic ingredients.