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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Christmas Shortbread Cookies to Savor
Enjoy these delicious Christmas Shortbread Cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Holiday
Keyword:
buttery cookies, Christmas Shortbread Cookies, Festive Treats, holiday baking, holiday desserts, Homemade Cookies
Prep Time:
45
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Chilling Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
1
hour
hour
30
minutes
minutes
Servings:
24
cookies
Calories:
120
kcal
Equipment
Baking Sheet
Mixing bowl
Electric mixer
Parchment Paper
cookie cutters
Ingredients
For the Dough
1
cup
unsalted butter
softened
½
cup
powdered sugar
for sweetness
¼
cup
granulated sugar
balances sweetness
2
cups
all-purpose flour
foundation of the dough
½
teaspoon
salt
enhances flavor
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
for aroma
For Decorating (Optional)
festive sprinkles or colored sugar
for decoration
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture until combined.
Shape the dough into a disk or logs and refrigerate if too soft.
Roll out the dough or slice it into rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle with colorful sugar or sprinkles if desired.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Chill the dough for clean cuts and avoid overmixing for tender cookies.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
cookie
|
Calories:
120
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
15
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.5
g
|
Cholesterol:
30
mg
|
Sodium:
35
mg
|
Potassium:
20
mg
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
300
IU
|
Calcium:
10
mg
|
Iron:
0.5
mg