Seasonal Shortbread Cookie Recipe
Make Seasonal Shortbread Cookie Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Toppings (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and cornstarch until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter
In another bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and seasonal flavoring, and mix until combined.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Make sure not to overmix.
Baking
- 5
Shape Cookies
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- 6
Arrange on Baking Sheet
Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each cookie.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-baking.
- 8
Cool
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Finishing Touches
- 9
Add Toppings
Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar or sprinkle with crushed nuts or sprinkles if desired.
