Candy Corn Shortbread: A Sweet Halloween Delight Awaiting You!
Candy Corn Shortbread is a delightful and festive treat perfect for Halloween, combining the buttery richness of shortbread with the iconic flavors of candy corn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup candy corn, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Yellow and orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped candy corn.
- If desired, divide the dough and add yellow and orange food coloring to create a marbled effect.
- Press the dough into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a festive touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled shortbread.
- Feel free to substitute candy corn with other seasonal candies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg