Description
Learn how to make these irresistible Christmas shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly and add sprinkles on top if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies are perfect for holiday gifting!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg