10/14/2026
🍪 4-ingredient melt-in-your-mouth shortbread
the kind of old-fashioned cookie that practically melts as soon as you bite into it—buttery, delicate, lightly sweet, and perfect for holidays or afternoon coffee.
ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- maraschino cherry pieces, optional for topping
directions:
preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until very light and fluffy.
add the cornstarch and flour.
mix gently until a soft dough forms.
roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
lightly flatten each cookie with your fingers or a fork.
press a small piece of maraschino cherry into the center of each cookie if desired.
bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are just lightly golden. keep the tops pale.
let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
