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Christmas Shortbread Cookies:

Irresistibly Crisp Christmas Shortbread Cookies to Delight You

These Christmas Shortbread Cookies blend a light, crisp texture with delightful seasonal spices, making them perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 250 g all-purpose flour (T55) You can substitute it if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon quatre-épices Feel free to swap it with cinnamon or ginger.
  • 125 g powdered sugar Brings sweetness and aids in browning.
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar Regular vanilla extract can be used.
  • 1 pinch salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 125 g cold butter Keep it chilled for best results.
  • 1 small egg Acts as a binding ingredient.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • cookie cutters
  • Baking Sheet
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Shortbread Cookies
  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and quatre-épices.
  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt to the flour mixture, stirring until mixed.
  3. Cut cold butter into cubes and work it into the flour mixture until sandy.
  4. Pour in the beaten egg and mix until a homogeneous dough forms.
  5. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Roll out the chilled dough to about 0.5 cm thick and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
  7. Place cut shapes on a lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the butter is very cold, and don't skip the chilling step. Experiment with spices for unique flavors.

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