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Christmas Shortbread Cookies

Deliciously Festive Christmas Shortbread Cookies Recipe

A delightful recipe for Christmas Shortbread Cookies that fill your home with joy and are perfect for sharing during the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use high-quality butter for rich flavor.
  • ½ cup powdered sugar Sweetens the dough without graininess.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Adds a slight crunch to edges.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Essential for structure.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor depth.
Optional Decoration
  • festive sprinkles or colored sugar Bring extra cheer to the cookies.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie cutters

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Shortbread Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and shape it into a disk or roll into logs, refrigerating if too soft.
  6. For cut-out cookies, roll the dough to ¼ inch thick and cut into shapes. For log cookies, slice into rounds.
  7. Sprinkle with festive decorations before baking.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container; they stay fresh for up to 1 week at room temperature.

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