Description
Christmas Cut-Out Shortbread Cookies are a festive treat that brings warmth and joy to your holiday celebrations. These buttery cookies melt in your mouth and are perfect for decorating with colorful icing and sprinkles. Easy to make, they’re ideal for gifting or enjoying at holiday gatherings, ensuring every moment is memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Decorative sprinkles or icing (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt; gradually add this mixture to the butter-sugar blend, mixing until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut out shapes using festive cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg