Chocolate Shortbread X Mas Trees
Transform your holiday baking into a festive delight with these Chocolate Shortbread X Mas Trees, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your Christmas cookie platter. These buttery shortbread cookies get a rich, chocolatey upgrade with the addition of unsweetened cocoa powder, while their signature Christmas tree shape makes them ideal for seasonal celebrations. Drizzled with luscious melted white chocolate and topped with colorful sprinkles, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. The recipe is easy to follow, with simple ingredients like powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour, and the dough can even be made ahead of time for added convenience. With just 20 minutes of prep and a quick 15-minute bake time, you’ll have 24 festive cookies ready to share with family and friends. Perfect for gift-giving, dessert tables, or cozy afternoons with hot cocoa, these chocolate shortbread cookies are a must-have for spreading holiday cheer!
The Toxic-Free Cutting Board
Medical-grade titanium. No microplastics. No bacteria. No compromises.
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 260 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams White chocolate, melted
- 50 grams Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with powdered sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture while mixing on low speed. Mix until the dough comes together and forms a soft consistency.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Using a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the shapes and transfer them carefully to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set. Be careful to not overbake as they may dry out.
Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To decorate, drizzle the cooled cookies with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with festive sprinkles if desired. Allow the chocolate to set before serving or storing.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.4 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 43 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
