The Test Kitchen
Shortbread Cookies
24 servings
servings4 minutes
active time1 hour 44 minutes
total timeIngredients
255g all-purpose flour (9 ounces; 2 cups)
255g white whole wheat flour (9 ounces; 2 cups), see notes226g cornstarch (8 ounces; 2 cups)
226 cornstarch
170g golden caster, caster, or superfine sugar (6 ounces; about 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons), plus more for topping (see notes)
1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume454g unsalted butter (1 pound; 2 cups)
454g unsalted butter (1 pound; 2 cups)
Directions
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line a 9- by 13- inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, cornstarch, caster sugar, and salt until combined.
In a small saucepan, heat butter over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted, about 5 minutes. (Alternatively, melt butter in a medium bowl or measuring cup in the microwave.) Pour melted butter into the flour mixture and, using a rubber spatula or dough scraper, incorporate butter into dry ingredients, gently stirring and pressing to combine, until a cohesive dough just forms and no dry bits remain, about 1 minute. (Be careful not to overwork the dough.)
Using clean hands press the dough into the prepared baking sheet and, using an offset spatula or the flat bottom of a glass or measuring cup, smooth dough out into an even layer. Bake until fragrant and light golden, about 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove shortbread from oven and sprinkle top with 3 tablespoons caster sugar. Using a knife, cut shortbread into individual portions while still warm. Allow shortbread to cool completely in the baking sheet, about 1 hour. Shake excess sugar off individual portions and serve.
Nutrition
Serving Size
-
Calories
249 kcal
Total Fat
16 g
Saturated Fat
10 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Trans Fat
-
Cholesterol
41 mg
Sodium
29 mg
Total Carbohydrate
26 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Total Sugars
6 g
Protein
3 g
24 servings
servings4 minutes
active time1 hour 44 minutes
total time