Christmas Splurge in Every Bite
* Buttery, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
* Festive and sparkly, perfect for the holidays.
* Easy to make and freeze for later.
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* cup unsalted butter, softened.
* 1 cup granulated sugar.
* 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
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* 1-2 large egg yolks.
* 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
* Cream together butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
* Beat in egg yolks one at a time.
* Gradually add flour and mix until just combined.
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* Form dough into two 9-inch logs.
* Wrap logs in parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
* Brush logs with egg white and roll in decorative sugar.
* Slice logs into 1/2-inch rounds.
* Place rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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* Bake cookies for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
* Let cookies cool on a wire rack.
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* For extra sparkle, use sanding sugar or edible glitter.
* If the dough is too crumbly, add an additional egg yolk.
* Freeze dough logs for up to a month for easy baking later.
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* Serve Sparkling Shortbread Cookies with coffee, tea, or milk.
* They also make a great gift for the holidays.
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Make these delicious Sparkling Shortbread Cookies today!
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