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Homemade Jingles Cookies

Jingles Cookies: sweet shortbread cookies with anise extract. You'll love these melt in your mouth Christmas cookies!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chill Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 40 cookies
Calories: 70 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure anise extract
  • red/green sugar crystal sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. In mixer, beat butter and powdered sugar until combined. Add in flour, salt, nutmeg and anise extract. Mixture will be crumbly, use hands to form a ball. Lay on saran wrap and roll into a log shape. Wrap up tightly and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut slices of cookies 1/4 inch thick and lay on baking sheet. Sprinkle with red/green sugar. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 13-15 minutes. Cool completely and store in air tight container. ENJOY!

Notes

  • Other options for cookies include scooping dough into 2Tbsp balls, rolling, pressing with the bottom of a glass, then sprinkling with sugars. Bake for 15 minutes (makes about 24 cookies).
  • Or you can press into a 14x10-inch rectangle and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cut into slices or squares immediately after removing from oven, then cool and enjoy.
  • Add more or less anise extract for your preference. I usually add closer to 2 tsp anise, but some people enjoy just a hint, at 1 tsp.

Nutrition Information

Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.