Easy Shortbread Cookies Christmas Recipe

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Hey there, cookie lovers!

The holiday season is right around the corner, and you know what that means: cookie time!

Today, I’m excited to share my go-to recipe for shortbread cookies.

These little delights are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

Perfect for sharing or just enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa.

Let’s get those festive vibes going and start baking!

shortbread cookies christmas
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Preparation Time 30-60 minutes
Cooking Time 30-45 minutes
Total Time 60-105 minutes
Level of Difficulty Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (measured correctly)

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy.

Stir in the cornstarch and sugar.

Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Sometimes, it may be necessary to abandon the spoon and use your hands to bring the dough together.

Once formed, shape the dough into a ball and wrap tightly with plastic wrap.

Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to chill.

Step 2: Roll and Cut the Dough

On a lightly floured surface, roll out your chilled dough to a 1/4-inch thickness, ensuring it is rolled as evenly as possible for uniform cooking.

Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them onto an un-greased baking sheet.

Re-roll any scraps and cut more shapes as needed.

Once all the cookies are cut, top them with quartered glace cherries, sprinkles, or nuts as desired.

Step 3: Chill the Cookies

Place the baking sheet with the cut cookies into the freezer for 10-15 minutes.

This step helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.

If desired, you can freeze the cut dough in freezer bags after they are solid on the baking sheet for up to 2 weeks to bake later or as needed.

Step 4: Bake the Cookies

Preheat your oven to 275°F with the rack positioned in the center.

Bake the cookies for about 30 minutes if they have been lightly chilled.

If baking from frozen, they may take up to 45 minutes.

The cookies should be firm but not browned, even around the edges.

These cookies dry out as they cook rather than browning.

Step 5: Cool and Store

Cool the cookies on racks, then transfer them to a cookie tin or freeze for later enjoyment.

These cookies keep well and their flavor improves with age, making them a great make-ahead treat.

shortbread cookies christmas
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shortbread cookies christmas
Image: © mollyshomeguide.com (Visualized and enhanced using AI technology)

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