Christmas cookie recipes holiday: Best Shortbread Cookies to Share
Deliciously buttery and crumbly Christmas shortbread cookies perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, Cookie, Recipes, Holiday, Shortbread