Shortbread Bars Recipes

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SHORTBREAD LEMON BARS



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I've put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. These special lemon bars have a yummy shortbread crust and a refreshing flavor. I never hesitate to make this dessert for guests since I know it will be a hit. -Margaret Peterson, Forest City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and lemon and orange zest. Add butter; cover and process until mixture forms a ball. , Pat into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until set and the edges are lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine all the filling ingredients. Pour over hot crust. Bake until set and lightly browned, 14-16 minutes. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread over filling. , Bake until topping is set, 7-9 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into bars just before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SHORTBREAD SUGAR COOKIE BARS



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These shortbread sugar cookie bars are an easy, tasty variation on the traditional cookie.

Provided by southrncomfrt33

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, butter, confectioners' sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Pat dough into a 9-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Cut into bars while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 126 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

SHORTBREAD SQUARES



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Here's a traditional shortbread recipe that's perfect with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It's a favorite during the holidays. -G. C. Mayhew, Grass Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Pat into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Pierce several times with a fork. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SUPER-EASY SHORTBREAD (3 INGREDIENTS)



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The original recipe (called Shortbread Stars) came from my McCall's recipe box collection, which I subscribed to in the 80's. It was the first shortbread recipe I ever made, and I've never found a better one. The ingredients are so basic and easy that you'll soon have them memorized. Other recipes don't seem to produce the same perfect texture and flavor. My modification to the original was to try using a 9 x 13 pan rather than chilling, rolling out, and cutting into shapes. (Who has time for that, except on special occasions?) However, using a 9 x 13 pan changes the baking time, and the time given is approximate and based on my experience with a convection oven. I tend to overbake them a bit because I like shortbread very crisp. These are perfect with a cup of tea, of course, and ideal for tea parties or even a quick dessert for company. You nearly always have the ingredients on hand. Now you'll never need to buy (delicious but expensive) Walker's shortbread again!

Provided by TapestryThreads

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 55m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°.
  • Cream butter and sugar together.
  • Add flour and mix till texture is like clay.
  • Press dough into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan, prick all over with a fork, and sprinkle with sugar (tilt pan to cover the top evenly, then shake excess sugar back into the sugar canister).
  • Bake for about 40-45 minutes (till very lightly browned--just golden around the edges).
  • Let stand for 5 minutes, then cut into 24 squares while warm.
  • Leave in pan to cool thoroughly. (Shortbread will not be crisp until cool.).
  • Less easy method: Chill dough. Roll into 1-inch balls, then press balls to about 1/4-inch thickness on ungreased cookie sheets with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar (sometimes you can find a glass with a pretty design on the bottom, like a star). Bake at 300° for about 20-25 minutes (until edges are very lightly browned).
  • Least easy method: Chill dough. Roll out to about 1/4-inch thickness, sprinkle with sugar, then cut with cookie cutters. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 300° for about 20-25 minutes (until edges are very lightly browned).
  • Variation: Add 2 tablespoons dried lavender to the creamed butter and sugar before adding flour. It may sound strange, but the flavor is subtle and elegant. Food-grade lavender is usually available in herb bins at health food stores, and I recently found it at a great price from Atlantic Spice online (their Lavender #1).
  • Variation: After cutting shortbread into squares (it will still be warm), scatter 1 cup of chocolate chips over the top, let the chocolate soften completely, then spread as a thin layer and let cool completely before removing from pan. (No need to sprinkle shortbread with sugar before baking if you plan to do this.).
  • Variation: Stir 1 cup chocolate chips or butterscotch chips into the dough before pressing into pan. You can also try melting the butterscotch over the top, as above. In England, you'll find "caramel shortbread," which has a layer of caramel and a layer of chocolate on top of the shortbread. It's wonderful (of course!). I've tried various ways of doing this and various kinds of caramel, but it's been a while and I don't remember what works best. It can be tricky not to make a mess!

SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD BARS



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It was at my bridal shower in 1960 that I first sampled these pretty bars. Now each time I make them, I'm reminded of that happy occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Spread into an ungreased 11x7-in. baking pan. Prick several times with a fork. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BUTTER TART SHORTBREAD BARS



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Butter tart filling over a shortbread crust. Yum!

Provided by BISSETTA

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Butter Tart Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅞ cup butter, softened, or as needed
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat 7/8 cup butter and confectioners' sugar together with a spoon in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in flour and salt. Press mixture into a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 14 minutes. Remove to cool 10 for minutes, leaving oven on.
  • Beat eggs, brown sugar, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Sprinkle raisins over cooled crust; pour egg mixture over raisins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top springs back when touched, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 55.7 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 136.7 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

PUMPKIN SHORTBREAD BARS



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These are exactly like lemon bars but made with pumpkin instead of lemon. it will become a new tradition every Thanksgiving!

Provided by stephaniestennes

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup softened butter
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup canned solid pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup cold butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Beat 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract together until blended. Mix in 1 cup flour until no longer dry. Press into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for a few minutes. Reduce the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk together 1/3 cup flour, the baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; set aside. Beat the eggs, brown sugar, pumpkin, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the pecans together in a bowl until the pumpkin is smooth. Stir in the flour mixture until just incorporated and spread the batter over the parbaked crust.
  • Place 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup of cold butter into a bowl. Press the butter into the flour using a pastry blender or fork until no pieces of butter remain and the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the pumpkin batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in the pan. Cut into bars before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 168.7 mg, Sugar 30 g

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