Sparkling Christmas Shortbread

Sparkling Christmas Shortbread
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2 Reviews
This quick and easy buttery Christmas shortbread will add sparkle to your Christmas cookie tray.
10 min
Prep Time
35 min
Total Time
18 wedges

Ingredients

1/2 cup
Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
1/3 cup
powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon
vanilla
1 cup
all-purpose flour
Edible gold or silver dust or decorator sugar, if desired

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F.
  2. Combine butter, powdered sugar and vanilla in small bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Add flour; beat at low speed until well mixed.
  3. Press dough evenly into ungreased 9-inch round cake pan. Prick all over with fork. Bake 20-25 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from pan; cut into wedges. Brush with edible gold or silver dust, if desired.

Recipe Tips

Variation:  Press dough evenly into 9-inch shortbread mold. Bake as directed above. Break into wedges.

Nutrition Facts (1 wedge)

Calories
80
Cholesterol
15mg
Carbohydrates
8g
Protein
1g
Fat
5g
Sodium
45mg
Dietary Fiber
0g

Recipe Comments and Reviews

Rating

I made these for after an dinner tea social. They were a wonderful compliment to the evening. The only issue was that I couldn't get the shortbread to release from the pan whole - and I didn't want to force it, so I cut it, then removed it one piece at a time. It worked fine, but next time I will line the bottom of the pan with some parchment. The recipe was very easy to prepare and turned out very well, both texture and taste. I drizzled some melted semi-sweet chocolate over half. I recommend it.

Posted November 06, 2008 by Laurel

Rating

I have made this for the last 3 or so years for my family for Christmas. Everyone raves about it, and they all keep asking me for the recipe. I'm almost ashamed to share it with them as it is so easy, yet impresses everyone.

Posted September 23, 2008 by Holly

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