Buttery and delicious classic shortbread cookies with a gingerbread flavor. And filled with white chocolate chips, these easy gingerbread shortbread cookies are perfect for Christmas as a delicious twist on a classic shortbread cookie. The white chocolate chips go perfectly with the flavor of the gingerbread cookies. Everyone will love the buttery texture and warm spices of these cookies.
The cookie dough is made similar to a classic shortbread cookie, except with the addition of molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. White chocolate chips are also folded into the shortbread cookie dough. Roll the cookie dough into balls, and flatten them slightly. Place the cookies onto a large ungreased baking sheet and bake until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly browned. Let cool completely on a cooling rack before serving.
White Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine butter with powdered sugar until fluffy. Add in the molasses and vanilla extract, mix until smooth.
- Add in flour, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Mix until all of the flour is combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls, and flatten slightly. Place the cookies onto a large ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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