Melt-In-Your-Mouth 4-Ingredient Christmas Shortbread Cookies Recipe

These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat. With only four simple ingredients, they’re easy to make and even easier to enjoy. The combination of creamy butter, sweet sugar, and delicate flour creates a cookie that’s both rich and light.

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Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Butter, softened 1 cup
Confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup
Cornstarch 1/4 cup
All-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and all-purpose flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  4. Shape cookies: Roll dough into balls or roll out and cut into desired shapes. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  6. Cool and serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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