Christmas Cut-Out Shortbread Cookies
Christmas Cut-Out Shortbread Cookies are a festive delight that will fill your home with warmth and joy. With their buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies make the perfect addition to any holiday celebration. Easy to decorate and customize, they are not just treats but also an opportunity for family fun and creativity. Create charming shapes, sprinkle colorful decorations, and enjoy these delicious cookies with loved ones this season!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until just incorporated.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 51mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 23mg