Festive Shortbread

Vegetarian
Festive Shortbread
45 min.
60
102kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of Festive Shortbread, a treat that embodies the joy of celebration and the warmth of home-baked goodness. Perfect for any occasion, this vegetarian dessert is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, inviting you to get creative with decorations. With its buttery richness and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ready in just 45 minutes, these shortbread cookies yield an impressive 60 servings, making them an excellent choice for gatherings, holiday parties, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy throughout the week. Each cookie is just 102 calories, allowing you to indulge without guilt. The simplicity of the ingredients—softened butter, confectioners' sugar, and all-purpose flour—ensures that even novice bakers can whip up a batch with ease.

The process is straightforward yet rewarding, from creaming the butter and sugar to rolling out the dough and using festive cookie cutters. Whether you choose to decorate them with icing, sprinkles, or enjoy them plain, these shortbread cookies are sure to become a cherished recipe in your collection. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and embark on a baking adventure that will fill your home with delightful aromas and happy memories!

Ingredients

  • cups butter softened
  • 1.8 cups confectioners' sugar sifted
  • 4.5 cups flour all-purpose sifted

Equipment

  • oven
  • cookie cutter
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Cream butter, gradually beat in sugar.
  2. Add and beat in flour a part at a time. Wrap dough in wax paper and chill.
  3. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  4. Allow dough to warm slightly; knead for 1 minute.
  5. Roll out dough on lightly floured board to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Decorate as desired.
  6. Bake in preheated oven 14-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories102kcal
Protein4.02%
Fat54.53%
Carbs41.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.08
Glycemic Load
5.18
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.5795652082433%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:101.99kcal
5.1%
Fat:6.23g
9.58%
Saturated Fat:3.9g
24.4%
Carbohydrates:10.65g
3.55%
Net Carbohydrates:10.4g
3.78%
Sugar:3.45g
3.84%
Cholesterol:16.27mg
5.42%
Sodium:48.91mg
2.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.03g
2.07%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.93%
Selenium:3.27µg
4.68%
Folate:17.38µg
4.35%
Vitamin A:189.09IU
3.78%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.2%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.91%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.78%
Iron:0.44mg
2.44%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.21%
Phosphorus:11.94mg
1.19%
Fiber:0.25g
1.01%
Source:Allrecipes