Chocolate Shortbread X-Mas Trees
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
🥄 Servings: 36 cookies
🍽️ Recipe Yield: 36 cookies
Description:
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Chocolate Shortbread X-Mas Trees, a perfect treat to share with loved ones during the holiday season. Crumbly yet rich, these cookies are a fusion of classic shortbread with a decadent chocolate twist, topped with a glossy glaze for an extra touch of sweetness. Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange, holiday party, or simply craving a cozy night in, these Christmas-themed treats are sure to spread joy and cheer!
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Butter | 1 cup |
| Flour | 1 3/4 cups |
| Vanilla | 1/3 teaspoon |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| White chocolate chips | 1/2 cup |
| Shortening | 1 1/2 tablespoons |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 127
- Fat: 8.3g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9g
- Cholesterol: 14.6mg
- Sodium: 43mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 7.5g
- Protein: 1.2g
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Mixing the Dough:
- In the bowl of a mixer, combine the powdered sugar and butter.
- Beat the mixture until creamy, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the flour, cocoa, vanilla, and ground cinnamon, mixing until well combined for another 1-2 minutes.
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Rolling and Cutting:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough in two batches to about 1/4-inch thickness. Keep the remaining dough refrigerated while working.
- Use X-mas tree-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the cookies from the rolled dough.
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Baking:
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden.
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Making the Glaze:
- While the cookies are baking, melt the white chocolate chips and shortening together in a 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth.
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Decorating:
- Once the cookies have cooled completely, drizzle the prepared glaze over the top of each cookie.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving or storing.
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Enjoying:
- Share these delightful Chocolate Shortbread X-Mas Trees with friends and family, or savor them as a special treat just for yourself! They’re perfect for holiday gatherings, festive snacking, or simply enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa by the fireplace.
With their irresistible blend of buttery shortbread, rich cocoa, and creamy white chocolate, these cookies are guaranteed to become a beloved addition to your Christmas baking repertoire. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the aroma of freshly baked cookies fill your home with holiday magic!
