Easy Christmas Shortbread Cookies

Christmas Shortbread Cookies are buttery and spiced with a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

Christmas shortbread cookies are a classic holiday treat that is perfect for snacking on at home or giving as a gift.

WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE

Holiday Tradition: Start a fun holiday tradition by kicking off the season with a shortbread making party with the whole family.

INGREDIENTS

SHORTBREAD COOKIES INGREDIENTS: Butter Sugar Vanilla extract Flour Salt Cinnamon Nutmeg

Step 1

TO MAKE THE COOKIES: Preheat oven to 350F / 176C. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using an electric mixer, beat together butter, sugar and vanilla.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Add the combined dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix well.

Step 3

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. Then roll out the dough to half-inch thick, use cookie cutters to cut into festive shapes and transfer to cookie sheet.

STEP 4

Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the bottom is lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire baking rack to cool.

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