Easy Christmas Shortbread Cookies
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Easy Christmas Shortbread Cookies
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These classic holiday cookies are easy to make using a handful of pantry staples.
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Ingredients
Shortbread cookies ingredients:
- 1 cup (227g) butter softened
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (256g) flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Frosting ingredients (optional):
- 2 cups (224g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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Instructions
To make the cookies;
- Preheat oven to 350F / 176C.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using an electric mixer, beat together butter, sugar and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Add the combined dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Then roll out the dough to half-inch thick, use cookie cutters to cut into festive shapes and transfer to cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the bottom is lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire baking rack to cool.
To make the frosting (optional);
- In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, water, and corn syrup. Add food coloring if desired, or leave it white as I did.
- When cookies are completely cooled, add the frosting and top with festive sprinkles.
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Notes
- There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving.
- Beat the butter and sugar well but avoid overmixing the dough when you add the additional ingredients. Just mix enough to incorporate everything.
- Be sure to refrigerate the dough before rolling and work quickly once you begin to roll out the cookies. If the dough gets too soft, pop it into the freezer for a few minutes before proceeding.
- Leave about 1-inch between the dough shapes to allow them room to spread while baking.
- You can also refrigerate the cut shapes on the cookie sheet for 20-30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and ensure even cooking.
- Avoid overbaking the cookies.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
116mg
(5%)
Potassium
13mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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