Easy buttery classic shortbread cookies with a fun Christmas twist to them. These classic shortbread cookies are filled with Christmas themed sprinkles. Making them fun to bake for Christmas this year. It only takes a few minutes to make the dough, and you only need five simple ingredients to make them. Everyone will love these fun holiday shortbread cookies.
To make the cookie dough, it is made just like a classic shortbread cookie dough, but with the addition of Christmas themed sprinkles added to the cookie dough. The dough is rolled into balls, and pressed down slightly. Place the cookies onto a large ungreased baking sheet and bake until the bottom of the cookies are lightly browned. Let cool completely on a cooling rack before serving.
Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add in peppermint extract and mix until smooth.
- Add in flour and mix until it is fully combined. Fold in the Christmas sprinkles. Roll the cookie dough into balls, and flatten each slightly.
- Place the cookies onto a large ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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