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Shortbread Cookies

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
Course: Christmas, Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian, Family
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter creamed
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup flour
  • pinch salt
  • sugar for sprinkling optional

Method
 

  1. At low speed, cream butter and add rest of ingredients.
  2. Chill 30 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake 325 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.