Candy Cane Shortbread

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, must be very soft
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, must be very soft
  • 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup superfine sugar, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 7x11-inch glass baking dish.
  2. Sift flour and cornstarch together in a bowl.
  3. Place butter in mixing bowl. Add the salt and mix well. Then add granulated sugar to butter and mix to just combine. Add flour mixture and mix just till a smooth dough forms. This may be done with a mixer or in the food processor.
  4. Pat dough evenly into prepared baking dish. Dough should be no more than 2/3-inch deep. Bake until the top and bottom are lightly browned, about 30 minutes. The middle should remain light.
  5. Meanwhile, combine the powdered sugar and crushed candy canes.
  6. Remove the baked dough from the oven and place on a rack. Sprinkle the shortbread with the candy cane mixture. When the baked dough has cooled a bit but is still warm to the touch, use a long knife to cut into 1-inch squares; 7 cuts lengthwise and 11 across. Cool thoroughly before removing from dish.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

486 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.4g 7% DV
Total Fat 20.6g 26% DV
Carbs 72.8g 26% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 25g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9697.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 97.8mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 171mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 22.5mg 2% DV
Iron 1.5mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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