MARJORIE DEACON'S SCOTTISH
SHORTBREAD
 
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup and 2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cup and 2 tbsp. flour
1 scant cup cornstarch
White sugar

By hand, mix the softened butter and confectioners' sugar until thoroughly mixed. Add the flour and cornstarch and knead in bowl until you have a smooth dough.

Press the dough into 2 round 8-inch pie pans. Lightly prick the surface with a fork and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until it is a pale golden.

Remove from oven and cut into wedges while still hot. Sprinkle with white granulated sugar. Cool before you remove. Freezes well. Store in tightly covered container.

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Marjorie Deacon's Scottish Shortbread
   #86399
 Kim (North Carolina) says:
I've made this shortbread successfully many times. Easy and delicious

 

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