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4-Ingredient Christmas Shortbread Cookies

4-Ingredient Christmas Shortbread Cookies
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Enjoy the simplicity and rich buttery flavor of these classic 4-Ingredient Christmas Shortbread Cookies. Perfectly crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth, these cookies capture the festive spirit with minimal ingredients and effort. Ideal for holiday baking enthusiasts of all skill levels, they offer a versatile base for customization and a timeless treat to share with loved ones during the holidays.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by softening the unsalted butter to room temperature, ensuring it’s easy to work with, then measure out your powdered sugar, flour, and vanilla extract accurately.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer or a wooden spoon, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create that airy texture in the final cookies.
  3. Mix in Vanilla and Flour: Add the vanilla extract, then gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can result in tougher cookies.
  4. Shape the Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat it into a disc, and then roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use festive cookie cutters to shape the dough or slice it into rectangles.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Place your cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 18 to 22 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn golden. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Use softened butter, not melted, to maintain the proper dough consistency.
  • Mix the dough just until combined to keep cookies tender and crumbly.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes to improve handling and shape retention.
  • Roll cookies to an even thickness for uniform baking.
  • Sprinkle coarse sugar or colored sugar on top before baking for festive decoration.

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