Brown Sugar Shortbread Bars
A light and tasty treat from cooking light. the cooking light recipe said that this makes 24 bars. i disagree, i cut my bars big enough for 12. not as light, but more than a bite.
Steps
1.
Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup.
Level with a knife.
Combine flour , cornstarch , and salt in a small bowl.
Stir with a whisk.
2.
Place brown sugar and butter in a medium bowl.
Mix with hands until combined.
Add flour mixture , and mix with hands until combined.
Sprinkle dough with 1 1 / 2 teaspoons ice water.
Knead dough lightly 4 times or just until smooth.
Wrap in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate 30 minutes.
3.
Preheat oven to 325.
4.
Place dough on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Press dough into an 8 x 5inch rectangle about 3 / 8-inch thick.
Pierce entire surface liberally with a fork.
Bake at 325 for 25 minutes or just until set and edges are golden.
Cut shortbread into 24 pieces.
Cool completely.
Ingredients
all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, light brown sugar, butter, ice water, cooking spray