Holiday Shortbread
Celebrate the festive season with these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Holiday Shortbread cookies, a timeless treat perfect for sharing! Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a touch of vanilla, this classic shortbread recipe is light, crisp, and irresistibly tender. The addition of cornstarch ensures a delicate texture, while the option to use holiday-themed cookie cutters and decorative sugar adds a personal, festive flair. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies are ideal for gifting, holiday parties, or simply enjoying with a warm cup of tea by the fire. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this foolproof recipe will become a beloved staple in your holiday repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together using an electric mixer until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until just combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt until evenly combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to about 1/4 inch thickness using a rolling pin.
Use holiday-themed cookie cutters (or any shape of your choice) to cut out the shortbread cookies. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Optional: For a festive touch, sprinkle colored sanding sugar or add decorations before baking.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your holiday shortbread with a cup of tea or coffee, or pack them into decorative tins as holiday gifts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1996 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.2 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 292 mg | 6% | |
*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.
