Sugar Plum Shortbread Cookies
Sugar Plum Shortbread Cookies are a festive delight that combines buttery richness with a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth texture. These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons with hot cocoa. Simple to prepare and beautifully finished with powdered sugar, they will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and salt until combined.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing until smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg