Christmas Shortbread Cookies

Name: Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Germany
Ingredients: 250 g of flour; 125 g of butter (softened); 80 g of granulated sugar; 1 eggs; 1 tsp of cinnamon; 1/2 tsp of ginger; 1/2 nutmeg; 1 pinch of salt; powdered sugar (for dusting)

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These shortbread cookies are small butter cookies cut out with cookie cutters. 🎄 They can be decorated with royal icing and keep for several weeks.

Total time: 40 min
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 10 min
Rest: 1 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.25

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 9

Estimated cost €5.00

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Rolling pin
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Christmas cookie cutters
Plastic wrap

Instructions

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In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, spices and salt.

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Add the soft butter cut into cubes and work the mixture with your fingertips until it has a sandy texture.

Add the egg and quickly form a ball of dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for .

Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

Roll the dough out on a floured work surface to a thickness of about 5 mm with a rolling pin.

Cut out shapes with the cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for about , until the cookies are lightly golden.

Let cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar, if you like.

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Goes well with

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

50kcal

Protein1 g8%
Carbs5 g39%
Fat3 g53%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For even more fragrant, crisp cookies, replace 50 g of sugar with vanilla sugar 🌟 and add a tablespoon of honey 🍯 to the dough! It adds a gourmet touch and a slightly softer texture.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Baked cookies: up to 2-3 months in a freezer bag. Raw dough: up to 1 month, well wrapped.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Baked cookies keep 5-7 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The dough can be made the day before and kept 24h in the fridge, tightly wrapped.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable. The cookies are eaten at room temperature.

Variations

Decorate the cooled cookies with royal icing or powdered sugar.
Vary the shapes: stars, trees or gingerbread men with cookie cutters.
Adjust the spices to taste, keeping cinnamon as the main spice.

Mistakes to avoid

Kneading too long: work the butter in with your fingertips and quickly form a ball to keep a sandy texture.
Skipping the 1-hour rest in the refrigerator: the dough sticks and is hard to cut.
Rolling too thin or too thick: aim for about 5 mm for even baking in 10 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a good shortbread dough?

Mix the flour, sugar, spices and salt, then work in the soft butter with your fingertips until the texture is sandy. Add the egg, quickly form a ball and let it rest for 1 hour in the refrigerator.

How thick should shortbread dough be rolled?

Roll the dough out to about 5 mm thick on a floured work surface with a rolling pin. Then cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

How long do you bake Christmas shortbread?

Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes at 180°C, until lightly golden. Let them cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar, if you like.

What spices go in Christmas shortbread?

This recipe flavors the dough with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, added to the flour and sugar. These spices give the cookies a taste of the holiday season.