shortbread

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shortbread

Here's a simple, basic shortbread recipe that I use.

• 1 c unsalted butter, softened
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1 T vanilla extract
  
• 3/4 c confectioner's sugar
  
• 1 c AP flour
  
• 1/4 c cornstarch
  

Beat the the first four ingredients together on low speed until combined.

Add in 1 3/4 cup AP flour, and 1/4 cup cornstarch.

Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. (I use cornstarch instead of bench flour, and coat my rolling pin with cornstarch too.) Cut out cookies with a cutter, place on parchment lined baking sheets (or a Silpat). Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven until the edges are just barely browned (or you can take them out when they're still pale, whichever you prefer). They're ready in about 12 minutes.

I coat half the cookie with ganache. Just melt a few ounces of bittersweet chocolate with some cream and a bit of butter. Give it a stir, and then drizzle your cookie with the ganache.

Keywords: Dessert, Easy, Cookie

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