Shortbread cookies for New Year
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Light and tasty cookies will delight you and your loved ones not only during the New Year's holidays but also brighten any everyday tea time. If desired, you can add cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, or the zest of any citrus fruits to the dough for flavor. The dessert can be decorated with icing, any glaze, or using regular confectionery decorations. Making shortbread cookies for New Year is very simple, take note of the recipe. They can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
In a deep bowl, combine the flour, cubed butter, sugar, and egg yolk.
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Step 3
Mix everything with a spoon, then knead the dough by hand and shape it into a ball. Place it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, wrapped in plastic wrap.
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Step 4
Then roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, about 5 mm thick. Sprinkle sugar on top of the dough and roll it with a rolling pin.
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Step 5
Using special molds or a regular glass, cut out the pieces.
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Step 6
Transfer the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven at 180 °C for about 15 minutes.
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Step 7
The finished cookies can be dusted with powdered sugar or decorated in any other convenient way.