As a passionate home baker with over a decade of holiday traditions under my belt, Christmas brings out my love for creating festive treats. These colorful shortbread cookies are a family favorite—we make a big batch together, from kids to grandparents. The recipe is simple enough for everyone to join in, delivering buttery, melt-in-your-mouth results every time.
Here's my trusted easy and quick recipe for Christmas shortbread cookies. Watch how it's done:
For 50 shortbread cookies
- 2 eggs
- 250 g of flour
- 110g of sugar
- 2 pinches of salt
- 130 g soft butter
- 40 g icing sugar
- natural food coloring
- salad bowl
- fork
- Christmas cookie cutters
1. Crack a whole egg into the bowl.
2. Add only the second yolk.
3. Pour the sugar and salt.
4. Beat with a fork.
5. Pour in the flour, mixing gently.
6. Stir in the soft butter.
7. Mix with your fingers to obtain a sandy paste.
8. Leave to cool for 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 180°C
10. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin, lightly flouring it. It must not stick to the worktop.
11. Cut out the shapes using cookie cutters.
12. Place the shortbread on the baking sheet.
13. Place in the oven and cook for 15 to 20 minutes depending on the thickness.
14. Remove from the oven and let cool.
15. Prepare the glaze with a little of the remaining egg white and the icing sugar.
16. Mix the egg white with the icing sugar.
17. Stir vigorously to obtain a smooth texture.
18. Color the frosting by adding food coloring.
19. Spread on your shortbread and let dry for 30 min.
And there you have it! Your Christmas shortbread cookies are ready for the family to enjoy :-)
Easy, fast, and budget-friendly, these homemade delights outshine any store-bought version. Kids love helping and devouring them.
Prepare extra dough and freeze it for last-minute baking.
Store iced shortbread in a box for 1 week; plain ones last longer.
Adjust baking time for your preferred doneness.
Icing is optional—some prefer plain—but it adds festive flair. If mixing is tricky, try ready-made royal icing.
