Shortbread Cookies

I saw these cookies on the blog 17andbaking and just had to make them.  These cookies really do melt in your mouth and are great dipped in chocolate.

Chocolate-Dipped, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread Cookies
17andbaking.com

1 cup (two 8 oz sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

1/2 cup confectioner’s (icing) sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
6 oz dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled  (I used Semi Sweet chocolate)

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment.

Whip butter on high speed in an electric mixer for 10 minutes, until white and very fluffy. In the meantime, sift together the sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Beat them in on low speed for one minute, then on high speed for 3-4 minutes until well combined.

Transfer to a piping bag fit with a large star tip. Pipe cookies 2″ apart into 1.5″ “stars” and bake 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges. Cookies might be crumbly, so let them cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

Once completely cool, dip cookies halfway in melted chocolate and let harden on wax paper or a wire rack.

Still to Full from Thanksgiving Dinner to think about food

Come back tomorrow for cool looking shortbread cookies.

Thanksgiving Dinner 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

Come on in.  I've saved you a seat.

Oh is this for me?  You really didn't have to bring anything but I do love a nice Riesling.  Thanks.

You look great.  Did you do something with your hair?

I hope you are hungry. 

Sorry some of the food looks a little fuzzy.  Trust me, it tastes as good as it smells.

Don't forget to save room for dessert.

Thanks

125 cake balls done - too tired to blog.

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for my family, friends and all of the many lessons I learned this year. 

But I am also thankful for you taking time out of your day to visit the little blog that could.

No TWD this week

This week's Tuesday with Dorie was chosen by Britin of The Nitty Britty.  She picked the All in One Holiday Bundt Cake.  This looks really good as I've seen several TWDers who have baked it but it didn't make the Thanksgiving dinner list so I'll make this some other time.  Don't forget to visit the other bakers to see what they have been baking!