Pin Reaper: Hannah
Original Inspiration: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/164099980150270266/
via: http://www.momontimeout.com/2015/11/cranberry-orange-shortbread-cookies-recipe/
What I Did: I’m usually a pretty good baker (honestly!) so I decided to make my daughters’ teachers a Christmas gift of some festive shortbread. I followed the recipe to a T, so I have no idea what happened. They just melted into puddles in the oven. They still tasted good, though!
My Result:
Next Time I Will: I have no idea. 🙁
Did you use melted butter instead of softened butter? That can make the cookies go super thin and crispy.
If she did follow the recipe “to a T” then, no. the recipe calls for “1 cup butter, cubed (and cold)”
Always chill the dough before using, because working it into a dough melts the fat, causing it to spread thin while baking. 15 minutes in the fridge before baking will give you the desired results.