Description
Deliciously buttery Christmas Shortbread Cookies that bring warmth and joy to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- Sift in the flour and salt, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough out between parchment paper to about ½ inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before decorating with powdered sugar or chocolate.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, Shortbread Cookies, Holiday Baking, Family Recipe, Festive Treats