the Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread

Here’s the Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread recipe🍪

Ingredients (4)

• 1 cup butter, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• Optional topping: maraschino cherries or jam

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and smooth.
3. Mix in the cornstarch until fully combined.
4. Gradually add the flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
5. Transfer dough to a piping bag (or roll into small balls).
6. Pipe or shape cookies onto the baking tray.
7. Press a small piece of cherry or a drop of jam in the center of each cookie (optional).
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden (tops should stay pale).
9. Let cool completely — they will firm up and become tender.

Tips

• Don’t overbake; shortbread should stay light in color.
• For extra flavor, add ½ tsp vanilla (optional).
• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.