Delight your holiday guests with these buttery Shortbread Christmas Cookies

These festive cookies are easy to make and perfect for gifting or enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa. The buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture make them a Christmas classic.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles for decoration

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in flour, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing until dough comes together.
4. Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
5. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet and decorate with sprinkles.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
7. Let cool on a wire rack before serving or packaging for gifting.

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