Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Delight in the festive spirit with these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Christmas Shortbread Cookies that bring warmth and joy to your holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Sprinkles, sanding sugar, or royal icing for decorating
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently.
- Wrap the dough disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness, cut into shapes, and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar and decorate as desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 77mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg