SUGARED SHORTBREAD

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In 2012, The Times invited readers to submit their favorite cookie recipes. Amy Casey of Sparta, N.J., submitted this unusual recipe for shortbread that calls for melted butter and a little bit of rice flour (which is now relatively easy to find since it's a popular gluten-free flour). You can mix this recipe in a bowl with a wooden spoon in about three minutes, and the rice flour gives the shortbread a sandy, singular texture that's accentuated by the coating of granulated sugar on the top and bottom. You can substitute cornstarch for the rice flour, but you'll end up with a slightly softer crumb. Bonus: this keeps for weeks - but only if you hide it.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h

Yield About 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

240 grams all-purpose flour (2 cups)
36 grams rice flour (1/4 cup)
62 grams sugar (1/4 cup), more as needed
2 grams fine sea salt (1/2 teaspoon)
16 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 cup), melted and cooled

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar and salt. Stir in the butter. Press dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with sugar while warm and slice; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 66 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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dreal Queenash

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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion.

Sher Hatim

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I'm not a big fan of shortbread cookies, but these ones are amazing. They're so light and fluffy.

Layla Spencer

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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and buttery. I love the way they melt in my mouth.

Ethel Barney

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I've made these cookies several times and they're always perfect. They're my go-to recipe for shortbread cookies.

HP Najmul

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These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day.

mohamed khezaran

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These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're always a hit with everyone I give them to.

Albert Beyers

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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The cookies are made with just a few ingredients and they're always perfect.

so roj

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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.

hasan masud (Rashel)

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platter.

Shadow_flores2009 Flores

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These cookies are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them a few days ahead of time and they were still just as good.

Bhel Medina

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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery.

Mp Simul

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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I love the addition of lemon zest.

Nadim Sany

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I'm not usually a fan of shortbread cookies, but these ones are amazing. They're so buttery and crumbly.

Chinecherem Favour

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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.

NAHEED ALTAF

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I've been making this shortbread recipe for years and it never disappoints. The cookies are always perfect and they're so easy to make.

Rana Sami Ul Hassan

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These shortbread cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're simple to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Matt May

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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of sugar (brown sugar, granulated sugar, etc.) and added different spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.) to create different variations.