Christmas Tree Shortbread Sticks
Buttery Christmas Tree Shortbread Sticks that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Green and red sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Gather the dough into a rectangle, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into Christmas tree strips.
- Place on prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with decorations if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with icing sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Can freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg