Shortbread (New Zealand)

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Shortbread (New Zealand)

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Preparation Time: 15 minutes + chilling time
Cooking time: 10 minutes per batch
Serves: 5 dozen (makes)

Each shortbread biscuit provides 57 cals, 5g fat (of which 2g saturates), 3g sugar and 0.05g salt per portion.

Ingredients

- 1 cup butter, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt

Method

1. In large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Combine flour, cornstarch and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll dough into a 15in x 2in x 1in rectangle; chill.

2. Preheat the oven to 165°C/Fan 145°C/Gas Mark 3. Cut into ¼in slices; place 2in apart on ungreased baking sheets. Prick with a fork. Bake 10 - 12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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