Holiday Shortbread Cookies
Perfect for festive gatherings or as homemade holiday gifts, these buttery and tender Holiday Shortbread Cookies are a timeless treat that’s delightfully simple to make. With just five basic ingredients—softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, flour, and a pinch of salt—these cookies deliver melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Add a sprinkle of holiday cheer with optional festive sprinkles for a colorful twist! The dough is effortless to roll out and shape with cookie cutters, making it an ideal recipe for holiday baking fun with family or friends. Baked to a delicate golden hue in just 12 minutes, these cookies can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with icing for an elegant touch. Whether you're creating a batch to share or to savor at home, this recipe promises to be your go-to for classic holiday shortbread cookies.
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Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 115 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 260 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 50 grams Holiday sprinkles (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Use an electric mixer on medium speed for best results.
Step 3
Add the vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, and mix until well combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Step 5
If using holiday sprinkles, fold them gently into the dough at this stage.
Step 6
Place the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out to about 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thickness. Use holiday-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them carefully onto the prepared baking sheets.
Step 7
Gather up the scraps of dough, re-roll, and cut out more cookies until all the dough is used up.
Step 8
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn a light golden color. Be careful not to overbake.
Step 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Once cooled, you can enjoy the cookies as they are or decorate them further with icing or additional sprinkles for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (657.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3236.3 |
| Total Fat 186.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 116.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 495.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 628.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 363.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 153.7g | |
| Protein 28.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 85.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 338.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories