Mom's Christmas Shortbread
Mom’s Christmas Shortbread is a timeless holiday treat — buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies made with just a few simple ingredients and a whole lot of love. Lightly crisp on the outside and tender within, these classic shortbread cookies are a family favorite, perfect for cookie exchanges, gift tins, or leaving out for Santa. A treasured recipe passed down through generations, they bring joy and tradition to every festive bite.
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter creamed
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup flour
- pinch salt
- sugar for sprinkling optional
Instructions
- At low speed, cream butter and add rest of ingredients.
- Chill 30 minutes.
- Drop by tsp on ungreased cookie sheet or roll 1" balls and stamp with fork to 1/2" thick. OR roll out and press into cookies using a simple cookie cutter.
- Bake 325 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.