4-2-1 Shortbread: Thick Buttery Shortbread Cookies to Die For
By Athlyn Green
Butter Shortbread
Aah . . . wonderful melt-in-your-mouth butter shortbread cookies!
Shortbread cookies come in all shapes and sizes. Shortbread is one taste sensation that many people feel tops the list as far as richness and satisfaction go.
Here's a shortbread cookie recipe sure to become a family favorite. 4-2-1 shortbread is easy to remember, easy to make, and even easier to eat! This recipe yields lots of cookies and there's no having to roll out the cookie dough and then having to cut it with a cookie cutter. You work your dough in a bowl and then place it into a pan and cut your shortbread into squares after baking
This shortbread recipe makes thick shortbread cookies and is one of the best recipes I've come across. If you are looking for a failproof recipe you can make again and again, this is one of the best shortbread cookie recipes I know of.
The slighly crispy texture is unbeatable and the rich taste of these cookies make them a personal favorite.
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Shortbread Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 2 cups butter
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar together with a wooden spoon. Mix until well blended.
Add Flour & Mix
Shortbread Dough Will Form a Ball
Knead: work with hands, kneading and folding over until shortbread dough is well mixed.
Place in a cake pan and roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Prick all over with a fork
- Make ridges on surface by pushing sideways with index finger
Let's Make These Cookies Look Fancy!
Cook in 325-300-degree oven until golden brown.
When cooled, sprinkle with icing sugar & then slice.
These shortbread cookies really are a little piece of heaven!
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Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies
Brown Sugar 4-2-1 Shortbread Cookies
4 cups flour
2 cups butter
1 cup brown sugar
Cream butter and sugar together, then add flour. Knead until dough forms a ball. Roll out dough on floured counter and form into a log. Cut into 1/4' slices. Cook shortbread cookies 325 10-15 minutes until golden.
This brown sugar shortbread has an incredibly rich taste.
Shortbread cookies are good for Christmas . . . and any other time of the year.
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Who doesn't enjoy chocolate chip cookies? This recipe includes healthful oatmeal and makes lots of mouthwatering cookies. Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe 2 cups butter (1lb) 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown...
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Shortbread Molds
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Lover of Shortbread?
If you are a shortbread lover, make sure you try these thick perfect 4-2-1 shortbread cookies. Also see my recipes above for lavender and cherry shortbread and check out my other cookie recipes.
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