Description
Delicious and buttery Christmas shortbread cookies perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (use a gluten-free mix for gluten-free version)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (choose unsalted for better control over sweetness)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (provides a delicate texture)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (enhances flavor)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and ensure the butter is softened to room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add vanilla and almond extracts, mixing until combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into festive shapes using cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies can be adorned with icing or enjoyed plain.
- Perfect for gifting and holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg