Frosted Shortbread Holiday Cookies

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Peppermint and frosting on a lush shortbread cookie makes this recipe a must for the holidays.

Submitted by Everyday Cusine
Published on December 21, 2016
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 3 cups cake flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 (16 ounce) package vanilla frosting

  • 1 cup crushed peppermint candy canes

Directions

  1. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl.

  2. Cream butter and sugar in another large mixing bowl. Mix in eggs, then mix in vanilla. Gradually add in dry ingredients until incorporated. Remove dough from the bowl and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  4. Remove dough from the refrigerator and roll out to desired thickness on a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle more flour on top of and under the dough, and on the rolling pin as needed to help prevent dough from sticking to the surface. Cut cookies with a round cookie cutter and place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

  5. Bake until cookies are firm to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 30 minutes.

  6. Generously apply frosting to cooled cookies with a butter knife. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292 Calories
11g Fat
45g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 127mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 35mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.