Description
These 4-Ingredient Christmas Shortbread Cookies are buttery, tender, and perfectly sweet. Made with just four simple ingredients, they melt in your mouth and bring the cozy warmth of the holidays right into your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (softened)
- Powdered Sugar: 1/2 cup
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
- Cornstarch: 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Sift in flour and cornstarch, then gently mix until a soft dough forms.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut into festive shapes.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are just golden.
- Finishing Touches: Dust lightly with powdered sugar while still warm.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let cool completely before storing or serving.
Notes
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to hold shape.
- Store cookies in an airtight tin to keep them soft.
- Add orange zest or vanilla extract for a flavorful twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: shortbread cookies, Christmas cookies, easy cookie recipe, holiday baking, 4 ingredient dessert