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Sugar Plum Shortbread Cookies

Sugar Plum Shortbread Cookies: A Festive Holiday Delight

Delight in the festive flavors of Sugar Plum Shortbread Cookies, perfect for gifting or holiday sharing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Vegan butter can be used for a plant-based option.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for richer flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Add nutmeg for a unique flavor twist.
  • ¼ teaspoon Cloves Ginger can be a flavorful alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Lemon zest can be swapped for a vibrant touch.
For the Filling
  • 1 jar Fruit Jam (Raspberry or Equivalent) Any thick fruit preserve works great.
For the Topping
  • ¼ cup Sparkling Sugar Regular granulated sugar may be used.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in flour, cinnamon, and cloves until crumbly. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and roll out the chilled dough to ½ inch thick. Cut shapes with cookie cutters.
  3. Transfer to a baking sheet, refrigerate for 10 minutes, then apply a layer of fruit jam on each cookie.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar once cooled and serve the cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Use parchment paper when stacking to maintain freshness.

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