Description
Delightful Festive Shortbread Cookies perfect for holiday gatherings. Quick, customizable, and full of fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Colorful buttercream icing (optional)
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add in the flour and salt until the dough comes together.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, giving space to spread.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely on the sheet before decorating.
- Decorate with buttercream icing and sprinkles.
- Serve and enjoy at festive gatherings!
Notes
This recipe is versatile—switch up the flavors and decorations based on what you have at home. Perfect for creating memories with family while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg