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

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Absolutely! Here’s a festive and cozy article centered around your delicious shortbread cookies:


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

If the holidays had a flavor, it just might be buttery shortbread. Rich, crumbly, and perfectly sweet, these classic cookies are a timeless favorite—and the best part? You only need 4 simple ingredients to whip them up. No fuss, no fancy equipment—just good, old-fashioned holiday baking at its best.

Whether you’re prepping cookie tins for gifts, leaving a treat out for Santa, or simply craving something cozy with your cup of cocoa, these melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are a must-try this season.


🎁 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Only 4 ingredients – pantry staples you likely already have
  • No eggs or leavening agents needed
  • Perfect for holiday parties, cookie swaps, or edible gifts
  • Foolproof and kid-friendly—great for little helping hands!

🍪 Ingredients (Makes about 24 cookies)

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (also called confectioners’ sugar)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Optional: A pinch of salt if using unsalted butter, and holiday sprinkles, chocolate drizzle, or a dusting of sugar for decoration.


🧁 Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). A hand mixer works great here.
  3. Sift in the cornstarch and flour, then mix until a soft dough forms. It should be smooth, not sticky.
  4. Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls or gently flatten dough into discs. Place about 1 inch apart on your baking sheet.
  5. Use a fork to gently press the tops for that classic shortbread look. Add festive sprinkles if desired!
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are just t