Christmas Cut-Out Shortbread Cookies
Christmas Cut-Out Shortbread Cookies are a delightful holiday treat, perfect for adding festive cheer to any gathering. With their rich buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are ideal for decorating with icing and sprinkles. Easy to make, they bring joy to your kitchen and create lasting memories as you share them with family and friends during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two pieces, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out one piece of dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick, then cut out festive shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets about an inch apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until barely golden around the edges. Cool on wire racks before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (14g)
- Calories: 79
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg