Indulgent Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Delight in the season with these indulgent Christmas shortbread cookies, perfect for gift-giving and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: bake
- 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a log and roll in colored sprinkles.
- Slice the log into rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for a more personal touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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