Christmas Shortbread Cookies - adorable, delicious, tasty and with only three ingredients! You need to add this lovely Christmas Shortbread Cookies to your Christmas!
Ingredients
1 cup salted butter, cold and cut into pieces
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
Optional: red and green sprinkles
Instructions
In a medium bowl of an electric stand mixer cream together butter, granulated sugar and vanilla extract until well combined
Add all-purpose flour and mix until combined
Knead dough by hand for 5 minutes
The dough should end up soft and pliable, similar to play-dough, not sticky
Form a ball, wrap tightly, and chill for about 30 minutes
While the dough is resting, preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside