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Sugar Plum Shortbread Cookies

Sugar Plum Shortbread Cookies for a Festive Holiday Treat

Delight in the festive flavors of Sugar Plum Shortbread Cookies, enhanced with raspberry jam, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
For the Zesty Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest fresh
For the Topping
  • ½ cup raspberry jam can swap for other flavors
  • ¼ cup sparkling sugar optional, can use regular sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • cookie cutters
  • Rubber spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  2. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest, blending until well incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour until the dough begins to come together, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Roll out the chilled dough to ½-inch thickness on a floured surface and cut into shapes.
  7. Apply a thin layer of raspberry jam to each cookie cut-out.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for festive gatherings and can be easily customized with different jam flavors.

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