Eight Layer Shortbread Slices
Eight Layer Shortbread Slices is an moderately easy dessert you can prepare in about 2 hours 30 minutes. Made with flour, cornstarch, butter, margarine and confectioners' sugar, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Great for entertaining guests or a cozy night in.
Sift together flour and cornstarch onto a sheet of waxed paper. Set aside.
Beat butter and confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl until blended.
Stir in vanilla.
Gradually beat in flour mixture to make soft dough.
Divide dough in half.
Knead cocoa powder into 1/2 of dough in bowl.
Flatten both doughs; wrap separately in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
Chill 1 hour or until easy to handle.
Roll each batch of dough between 2 sheets of wax paper into 10\
Brush lightly with egg white.
Stack dough strips neatly to make 8 alternating layers.
Wrap stack in plastic wrap.
Chill several hours or overnight.
Dough can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cut dough crosswise into slices slightly less than 1/4\ apart.
Bake 10 minutes.
Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
Store cookies in tightly covered containers in cool, dry place.
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