Lennie’s Special Shortbread
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth delight of Lennie’s Special Shortbread, a signature recipe perfect for Christmas or any occasion where you crave a delectable treat. With a texture that’s both delicate and rich, these cookies are a breeze to make, especially with the help of a food processor. Plus, they freeze beautifully, allowing you to enjoy them whenever the craving strikes.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Canadian, Scottish, European, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Oven, Small Appliance, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | butter |
| 1/2 | icing sugar |
| 1/2 | cornstarch |
| 1 1/2 | flour |
| 1/2 | vanilla |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 698.3
- Fat Content: 46.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 29.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 122mg
- Sodium Content: 407.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 65.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.4g
- Sugar Content: 14.9g
- Protein Content: 5.4g
Recipe Yield: 4-5 dozen cookies
Recipe Instructions:
- Chop cold butter into chunks.
- In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, process the butter with icing sugar until well creamed, about one minute; you may have to scrape down the sides.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor and process with several on/off turns, just until the dough is well mixed and begins to gather together in a ball around the blade.
- Wrap the dough in wax paper and refrigerate it. Repeat the process with the remaining butter.
- Store the raw dough in the refrigerator for several days.
- Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into small balls.
- Place the dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet (shiny is best) and flatten them using a fork dipped in icing sugar, a cookie press dipped in icing sugar, or a cherry or nut (halved).
- Optional: Sprinkle colored sprinkles or colored sugars on top of the cookies before baking.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, watching carefully; the edges should be very lightly browned.
- Yield: 40-50 cookies.
Indulge in the joy of homemade shortbread cookies with Lennie’s Special Shortbread recipe. Whether you’re baking for a holiday gathering, a potluck, or just to satisfy a sweet tooth, these delightful treats are sure to impress. Enjoy the buttery goodness and delicate texture that make these cookies a favorite for all ages.
