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Cinnamon Shortbread Cookie Recipe
Cinnamon Shortbread Cookie Recipe
Diana Rattray
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Course : Cookies and Candy
Special : Easy, Egg-Free, For Kids
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : Southern, U.S. Regional
Occasion : Christmas, New Year's, Party, Thanksgiving, Winter
 
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Cinnamon-Scented Christmas Shortbread

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These buttery melt-in-your-mouth spiced shortbread cookie cut-outs are made with dark brown sugar and a generous measure of cinnamon.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 3/4 cups flour (stir before sifting)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 8 ounces (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

PREPARATION:

Measure the flour, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon into a bowl. In another bowl, beat butter with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. With a wooden spoon, stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture just until blended. Shape the dough into a disk shape and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 1 hour. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of about 1/4-inch. Cut into rounds, squares, or other shapes. Arrange the cut-outs on prepared baking sheets, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and refrigerate for about 10 minutes. Heat oven to 350°. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies are set and lightly browned. Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool completely.
Makes about 2 dozen cookies, depending on size.

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