Thomas Welsh Shortbread Cookies

Total preparation time:  15 minutes
Serves:  10

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb butter
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/8 cup cornstarch

Steps:

  1. Cream the butter and sugar. Add the flour, cornstarch and blend until smooth. Knead the dough for 10 minutes.
  2. Roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into desired shape...small triangles or rectangles. Score all cookies with a fork.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes, then 300 degrees for 12 minutes or until they are very slightly golden. Watch that they don't get too brown.

Contact Information

John Wesley Inn Bed and Breakfast
John Wesley Inn
30 Gurney Street
Cape May NJ 08204
USA
Phone: +1-609-884-1012
Toll-free: +1-800-616-5122
Innkeeper(s)
Bonnie and Lance
Rates:
$145 - $325
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