Description
Easy-to-make buttery shortbread cookies perfect for Christmas.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: festive sprinkles or powdered sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in flour, salt, and vanilla until dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely before decorating.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest or cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas shortbread cookies, holiday baking, easy cookies