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Christmas Shortbread Cookies

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
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal

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: 1cookie | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg