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Christmas Shortbread Cookies

Irresistible Christmas Shortbread Cookies for Cozy Moments

Delightful Christmas Shortbread Cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth dessert that captures the festive spirit of the holidays.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For Decoration (Optional)
  • Festive sprinkles or colored sugar Use as desired

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • cookie cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until smooth.
  4. Combine the all-purpose flour and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the creamed butter mixture.
  5. Shape the dough into a disk or roll into logs. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes if dough is too soft.
  6. Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thickness and cut into shapes or slice if using logs.
  7. Add festive sprinkles or colored sugar on top just before baking.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven 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: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for gifting or enjoying with loved ones. Store in an airtight container.

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