Compared by formula
Shortbread
Compared by formula.
Three ingredients and nowhere to hide: butter, sugar and flour, argued down to the ratio.
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Shortbread Cookies
from preppykitchen.com
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Halve the salt when tripling the baking powder to compensate.
Use a 1/4 cup scoop to portion cookie dough instead of a spoon.
Use brown butter in the dough.
Add more chocolate chips for better results.
Bake frozen dough slices at 350°F for 13 minutes.