Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Maybe...just maybe...

We'll have a white Christmas after all!

 According to the weather forecast, this was supposed to be rain...

I don't know how much snow we're supposed to get but they were saying that places about 40 miles up the Valley from us could get as much as 8-10".  

 This is heavy packing snow, the perfect kind for building snowmen but I doubt that it will last long because the ground hasn't frozen yet.  But it does look nice, doesn't it?

So what's a gal to do on a day like today when she's stuck indoors?  Why bake some shortbread cookies, of course!

I've already baked one batch but they only lasted two days.  They happen to be Mr. Painted Quilt's favorites.  Okay, I admit it...mine too!  

 If you'd like to make some yourself, I promise that this is the easiest, virtually fail-proof recipe for shortbread cookies you'll ever make...and the tastiest, melt-in-your-mouth ones too!  

 Here's the recipe!

 Shortbread Cookies

 1 lb. soft butter
1 C icing or confectioner's sugar
3 C flour
1/2 C corn starch
2 tsp vanilla

 Place all ingredients in a bowl and whip for about 10-12 minutes.  Roll dough into a little ball then slightly flatten and place on an ungreased cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.  

 I placed red and green glazed cherries in the center of mine but you can decorate them however you please.

 Bake at 350F for about 10 minutes. Do not overbake.  Allow to cool completely then transfer to your favorite cookie tin.  Makes about 50 cookies!

 Hint:  You'd better hide them because they won't last long, especially if you have a similar two-legged mouse roaming around your kitchen!

 It smells divine in my kitchen!
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50 comments:

  1. Clara {Clover and Violet}December 19, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Yummy, shortbread are a favorite in our family!! Enjoy that pretty snow!

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  2. gracieDecember 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Love shortbread cookies...must try these. I made your Sunflower pincushion this morning...thank you for sharing!

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  3. Kate/MassachusettsDecember 19, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    I'm going to make these ASAP! They sound wonderful! I think I might put a chocolate kiss in the center of a few of them! lol

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  4. LesleyDecember 19, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Love your white rain! And really wish your cookies were baking in my oven now! I bet it smells really good...you better set a mouse trap!

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  5. Darlene DDecember 19, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Oh Kaaren, the snow is so pretty! We got a bit here, but mostly rain! Your cookies look yummy!

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  6. Robin at The Primitive HutchDecember 19, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Such Beautiful pics Kaaren!
    We're suppose to get hit with a snowstorm to arrive later tonight and snow all day tomorrow with blizzard like conditions.
    Let it snow ~ Let it snow!!!
    Dreaming of a White Christmas here in WI!!!
    Yum!!! I Love cookies!!!
    TFS
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  7. Andra GayleDecember 19, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    your rain turned out to be snow. our snow turned out to be rain. We are less than thrilled with our lack of white!

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  8. Teresa F.December 19, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    The cookies look delicious! My mouth is watering. I have to try your recipe.
    Merry Christmas!

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  9. Kindred QuiltsDecember 19, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I can almost smell the shortbread cookies all the way here in Iowa! And the snow looks so wonderful! Happy holidays!

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  10. DianeDecember 19, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Thank you! I had "bake cookies" on my list of things to do today, and now I have a new recipe to try!!!

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  11. moosecraftDecember 19, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Mmmmmm... fresh baked shortbread cookies on a snowy day! Yum!

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  12. Abby and StephanieDecember 19, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    I'm in a cookie coma myself right now! Thanks for sharing your recipe. If I eat more cookies I'll need holsters for my hips! Lovely snow...glad it's there and not here but I would love a White Christmas.

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  13. KarenDecember 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    picture perfect - I hope you have a white Christmas.

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  14. Rose M.December 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Yummy looking cookies. Congratulations Kaaren on your latest news! I just now read the last several entries on your blog. Thank you also for your December First Friday gift to us all. Have a Merry & Peaceful Christmas!

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  15. Rose M.December 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Yummy looking cookies. Congratulations Kaaren on your latest news! I just now read the last several entries on your blog. Thank you also for your December First Friday gift to us all. Have a Merry & Peaceful Christmas!

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  16. WoolenSailsDecember 19, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    We are getting the rain, rather have the snow, lol.
    I love to CC ski, so at least I can get outside, but the rain is just wet.

    Debbie

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  17. CindyDecember 19, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    White rain...like it. Ours is wet rain, LOL

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  18. HeartsdesireDecember 19, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    I just made those same cookies this morning, and ginger shortbreads yesterday. No snow here where I live, but very very strong winds, and lots of rain. Most of the ferry sailings between Vancouver Island and the mainland (Vancouver) have been cancelled so far today because of the wind. There is snow further up the island though. Enjoy those cookies, I know I'm going to enjoy mine.

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  19. SheilaDecember 19, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    They closed schools here today in preparation for a storm that did not happen , we did not get snow , we had a little rain but I was so hoping we would have a white Christmas , not looking good.Thanks for the recipe for the cookies ,they look yummy. I also just read your previous post and I am thrilled to hear your good news , that is wonderful and the best possible present you could have received!! Hugs Sheila

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  20. Needled MomDecember 19, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    It looks so Christmasy and pretty. The cookies look delicious.

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  21. Shirley--Knot-y Embroidery LadyDecember 19, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and to your tummy - looking forward to trying your recipe - soon! Hugs

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  22. CarinDecember 19, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Thanks for the recipe, they look yummy !!
    That snow is looking so pretty, I wish we had some too in the coming next days.

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  23. SandyDecember 19, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    We are supposed to get wet rain Thursday changing to the white stuff for Friday. It would be nice to have a little here in NE Ohio for Christmas. Yummy cookies!!

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  24. QuiltinGramDecember 19, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Great minds think alike Kaaren,
    We ended up with an all day dump of snow as well (Chilliwack, BC) so I made shortbread cookies. Your recipe is almost the same as mine. Mine doen't have vanilla and uses a full cup of cornstarch..was my Mom's.
    QuiltinGram
    cathyc1950@gmail.com

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  25. Pam in ILDecember 19, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    We have a snow storm headed our way tomorrow. It's starting out as rain and with any luck we'll have mostly rain. The weather people are saying that our winds are going to be up to 50 mph which we don't need with snow.

    Your cookies look so yummy. I think I can almost smell how good they are! Thanks for the recipe. I'll have to try it this weekend.

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  26. SueDecember 19, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    I will have to keep dreaming about a white Christmas, because the forecast is for 104F here in Perth on Christmas Day and 109F on Boxing Day. The snow does look lovely and your biscuits look fabulous, too! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. I will be baking some with the air conditioner on over the weekend.

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  27. KrisDecember 20, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Yum!! Definitely MY favorite cookie and I hope the snow sticks around for Christmas!! I am hoping the same for here in Logan too!!

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  28. Janet O.December 20, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    Shortbread is a favorite of our family. I made it for my oldest daughter's wedding reception.

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  29. Janet-Olde Crow PrimitivesDecember 20, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Thanks so much for the recipe Kaaren. Your yard looks perfect with all that snow.. Hopefully we will get some of that here in Ontario.
    Have a great day.
    Janet

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  30. JanetDecember 20, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    That sounds like a recipe I can even bake in my 1920's oven. Can't wait to try it tomorrow.
    Your snow looks wonderful. We are having gale force winds here in Texas.
    Merry Christmas

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  31. JudyCinNCDecember 20, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Shortbread is a favorite of ours - maybe DWH would make us some as I broke my arm last week and he is having to learn a lot of things. I think I have job security!!! judy c sends warm wishes for a beautiful white Christmas.

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  32. CandaceDecember 20, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Beautiful snow and cookies, Kaaren! I seem to have one of those 2 legged mouse in my kitchen, too! We have terribly high winds and no snow - please send some of that white stuff ;>)
    Cheers!

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  33. GerryARTDecember 20, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    I just may have to break out the baking paraphernalia.

    Merry Christmas ! !

    hugs

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  34. SewCalGalDecember 20, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Definitely looks like you are going to have a White Christmas. News sounds like you are getting a big one, so I do hope you stay warm and safe....and enjoy a spectacular White Christmas.

    Thanks for the shortbread recipe. I love shortbread cookies and look forward to making these. This weekend is my time for some baking.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  35. Mary EllenDecember 20, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Thanks for the recipe i am going too give them a try.

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  36. John'aLeeDecember 20, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Yum yum! These look delish!

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  37. roccagalDecember 20, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and your family Kaaren and a wish for a healthy and Happy New Year for all!

    I use the same recipe for ashortbread-its my fave!

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  38. JudyDecember 21, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    So Happy to read you wonderful news of your health....God Bless you and have a very Merry CHRISTmas

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  39. SandraDecember 21, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    The recipe; do you use salted, or unsalted butter?
    We're getting the snow, thankfully this was the last day of school for 2 weeks, so no worries about having to go out to school (or work!)
    Merry Christmas from New Brunswick!

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  40. FionaDecember 21, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Hi Kaaren, I have always been a bit afraid to try shortbread for some reason but your recipe looks lovely and easy so I made some today with great success.. thank you...
    and all the best for a very merry christmas

    Hugz

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  41. terryDecember 22, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    I love shortbread and am anxious to try your recipe. I have two questions - is icing sugar powdered sugar as opposed to granulated sugar? And how do you determine a lb of butter? How many cubes would this be? Merry Christmas and continued good health for you in 2013.

    Terry

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  42. AnonymousDecember 22, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Best wishes for a great Holiday Season and a happy healty New Year for you and yours. Thanks for the great recipe and the great make-it projecy - both are keepers.

    Janet in Hall's Harbour

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  43. MerilynDecember 22, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    That snow looks very inviting Kaaren, especially after some of the high temps we've been experiencing here Downunder this past couple of weeks, just hope Christmas Day won't be too much of a hot one! All the very best to you and your family over the Christmas holiday!

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  44. annDecember 22, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Kaaren
    You talked about someplace that had labels for your quilts. I thought I would have some made for my rugs Thanks and have a Merry Christmas
    Ann

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  45. MarieDecember 22, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    I want a cookie! I love those. I am not much of a baker but I just might give these a try...thanks or sharing.

    Have a wonderful holiday.

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  46. DeeDecember 23, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    This recipe was a hit here, although I did use almonds instead of cherries as I am the only one that likes cherries ad as I have just been diagnosed as diabetic I can only have one or two.

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  47. Jane in CumbriaDecember 23, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Yummy........snow AND shortbread...!

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  48. Marit JohanneDecember 23, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    Your cookies looks yummy! I hope you get the white Christmas! Here in Norway it is snowing very light snow tonight. I wish you a happy Christmas!

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  49. UnknownDecember 24, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Well, it is official, I have made my very first batch of Shortbread Cookies with your receipe! TRUE STORY, I have never ever made them before but your's looked sooooo good and easy to make and are they ever good... Thank you so much for the inspiriation. Imagine not doing this before in my life...I am dumbfounded.
    I wish you the Merriest Christmas and Cheers to Health, Happines and Love in 2013
    As always

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  50. JeanneDecember 27, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Thanks for sharing your recipe. I love shortbread cookies! Happy New Year!

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