~ christmas shortbread cookies ~

Name: ~ Christmas Shortbread Cookies ~
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) softened butter; 1/2 cup(s) each - confectioners sugar & corn starch; Pinch - salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) quality vanilla extract or almond; 1 1/2 cup(s) flour

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Oct 22, 2025

A very easy, yet delicious cookie! My kids love helping me decorate them! Enjoy!

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield 30 - 40

Ingredients

1 cup softened butter
1/2 cup each - confectioners sugar & corn starch
Pinch - salt
1/2 teaspoon quality vanilla extract or almond
1 1/2 cups flour

How To Make ~ christmas shortbread cookies ~

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a medium bowl, beat together butter and confectioners' sugar, next add the salt vanilla and cornstarch, just until combined. Lastly beat in flour, just until combined. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Roll one inch balls and place 1/2 inch apart on sheet pan. Lightly press cookies with tines of a fork and decorate with your favorite colored sugars or desired sprinkles. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling racks and continue until all dough is baked.

Step 2

The recipe can easily be doubled for more melt in your mouth delights!
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 85kcal, carbohydrates: 7g, cholesterol: 16mg, fat: 6g, fiber: 0g, protein: 1g, saturated fat: 4g, sodium: 50mg, sugar: 2g, unsaturated fat: 2g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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