Eight Layer Shortbread Slices

Eight Layer Shortbread Slices

⏱️ Ready in 2h 30m πŸ₯„ Prep 1h 30m πŸ”₯ Cook 1h πŸ‘₯ 36 servings πŸ‘οΈ 30 views

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.

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πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

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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