The Confederate Widow'S Shortbread

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Sift the flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar and salt.
  2. Blend in the butter, to form a smooth mixture, stir in the vanilla.
  3. Divide the dough into 2 portions, roll, or pat, each portion into a 1/2" thick round.
  4. Outline six wedges into each round, with the tines of a fork.
  5. Place on a buttered, or parchment lined, cookie sheet.
  6. Bake 325 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
  7. Cool on wire racks.
  8. "Decorate tops with almonds, bits of cherries, angelica or citron", if desired. (I never do.).
  9. When cool, separate along the fork-outlined wedge lines.
  10. Store in an airtight container,.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

581 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.7g 5% DV
Total Fat 25.3g 32% DV
Carbs 70g 25% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 27.7g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9695mg 100% DV
Potassium 67mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 13.3mg 1% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

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

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