Shortbread Cookies
It’s the last day of twelve days of Christmas cookies and I’ve saved the best for last, shortbread cookies are my personal favorites! Christmas just wouldn’t be the same if we didn’t have these shortbread cookies. They’re sometimes called melting moments because they are so buttery and tender they practically melt in your mouth.
My mother always pressed 1/2 of a red or green glace cherry in the center of the cookie before baking. I prefer the cookies with the red cherry but some of our family members don’t like them. What’s not to like? I think the cherries look more festive and I always ate them last. Funny what brings back good memories.
My Favorite Shortbread Cookie Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
Homemade shortbread cookies
Mix all ingredients together well. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, place on an ungreased cookie sheet, press with a fork or glass. Bake at 325 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes. Cookies should be set but with only a hint of turning golden brown.
Optional garnishes, press 1/2 a glace (candied) cherry or a pecan half in the center of the cookie before baking. Or sprinkle with a little festive colored sugar before baking.
Our grandson helped me bake the shortbread shown in the photo last week. While they might not be as pretty as I usually make them, they are filled with love and pride.
You’ll find the entire list of 12 days of Christmas cookie recipes here. What’s your favorite Christmas cookie?
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1 & 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
Directions
- Mix all ingredients together well.
- Roll dough into 1 inch balls, place on an ungreased cookie sheet, press with a fork or glass.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cookies should be set but with only a hint of turning golden brown.
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Melody Thacker
Melody is passionate about helping and empowering people. She blogs about natural living, real food, homemaking, direct sales, and life. People are the most important things, especially family. Last but not least, she loves being an Independent Watkins Consultant.
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