Sugar Plum Shortbread Cookies
These Sugar Plum Shortbread Cookies are a delightful holiday treat. They’re soft, buttery, and have a hint of sweet and tart flavor from the dried plums.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unsalted Butter (softened) | 1 cup |
| Powdered Sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 teaspoon |
| All-Purpose Flour | 2 cups |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Dried Plums (finely chopped) | 1/2 cup |
| Granulated Sugar | 1/4 cup (for rolling) |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1/2 teaspoon (optional, for rolling) |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cream Butter and Sugar:
- Cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Whisk together flour and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped dried plums.
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Shape Cookies:
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls.
- Roll in granulated sugar (and optional cinnamon) if desired.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
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Bake Cookies:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
