Shortbread Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Shortbread Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups cold butter; 1/2 teaspoon rum extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 tablespoons cold water; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 teaspoons milk; 1 drop food coloring, or to desired shade (optional); 1 tablespoon colored edible glitter, or as desired

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups cold butter
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons milk
1 drop food coloring, or to desired shade (optional)
1 tablespoon colored edible glitter, or as desired

1
Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl; with a pastry cutter, chop in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir the rum extract and almond extract into the water in a small bowl. Mix into the dry ingredients, a little bit at a time, until the mixture holds together in a ball when you squeeze it.
2
Place the dough onto a floured work surface, and sprinkle with flour; roll out into a sheet 1/4 inch thick. Cut into shapes with floured cookie cutters, and place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Cover with a layer of plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
4
Bake the cookies just until the edges are lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes. Allow to cool on sheets for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to finish cooling. Cool completely before decorating.
5
For frosting, whisk the confectioners' sugar and milk in a bowl until smooth. If desired, divide frosting into small bowls, and tint each bowl a desired shade with food coloring. Frost fully cooled cookies, and sprinkle with edible glitter before the frosting sets.

1480

kcal

Calories

Fat

207

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 cups cold butter, and more.

Yes, Shortbread Christmas Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Shortbread Christmas Cookies

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