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Sugar Plum Shortbread Cookies

Irresistible Sugar Plum Shortbread Cookies for Festive Delights

Delightful Sugar Plum Shortbread Cookies blend buttery goodness, cinnamon, and fresh orange zest for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider using unbleached for a rustic flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness and tenderness.
  • 1 cup Salted Butter (softened) Unsalted butter can be used, just add a pinch of salt.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon You can substitute with nutmeg or allspice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves Essential for capturing that holiday warmth.
  • Zest of 1 orange Orange Zest Using fresh zest guarantees the best flavor.
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Raspberry Jam Feel free to substitute with apricot or fig.
  • 2 tablespoons Sparkling Sugar You can replace it with regular sugar for a simpler look.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and orange zest. Use a whisk to blend well.
  2. Beat in softened salted butter until the mixture just comes together. The dough will be crumbly but should hold its shape when pressed.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Rolling and Cutting
  1. Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it to a thickness of about ½-inch on a lightly floured surface.
  2. Use cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes and transfer them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Jam Application
  1. Gently coat the top of each cookie with a thin layer of raspberry jam, ensuring to leave a little space around the edges.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Cooling
  1. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Let them cool completely before decorating or packaging.
Decorating (Optional)
  1. Sprinkle sparkling sugar over the cookies while they are still slightly warm for a festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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