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Cinnamon Sugar Shortbread

Cinnamon Sugar Shortbread That'll Warm Your Holiday Spirit

Delight in every bite of these Cinnamon Sugar Shortbread cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings and a nostalgic treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened for a rich and tender texture
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar, lightly packed adds moisture and caramel depth
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract elevates flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour main structural element
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt skip if using salted butter
For the Coating
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar provides sweetness and crunch

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl for about 3 minutes until creamy.
  2. Incorporate the dry ingredients and mix until slightly crumbly.
  3. Prepare the cinnamon sugar coating by mixing granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  4. Form the cookie dough balls, roll into balls, and coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  5. Flatten each dough ball to about ½ inch thick.
  6. Add fork marks to each cookie for decoration.
  7. Chill the shaped cookies in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and bake for 12 minutes.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to three months.

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