Cinnamon Shortbread Bars

By ghinman

Ingredients

• Shortbread:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup cake flour
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• Topping:
• 1 tbs. sugar
• 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all shortbread ingredients in a large mixer bow. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms (4-6 min.), do not over-mix.
Press dough evenly in bottom of lightly greased 13X9 in. baking pan. Stir together topping ingredients in small bowl; sprinkle over shortbread. Prick all over with a fork. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool slightly on wire rack; cut into squares while still warm.