Christmas shortbread cookies
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. Traditionally, cookie dough contains quite a lot of sugar. However, I recommend adding only a small amount of powdered sugar to the dough for a festive version, and providing the main sweetness with icing, which can be used to cover the cookies. If you don't have time or desire to decorate with icing, you can simply generously dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving. This is a classic recipe, but if desired, you can add citrus flavor, nuts, or candied fruits. The baked goods are ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The dough is quite simple: combine cold butter with flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Rub them together into a uniform crumb. Add the egg yolks and a little cold water. Add powdered sugar to taste and mix everything thoroughly.
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Step 2
2. The dough should be refrigerated for about 30-45 minutes, and only after that can it be rolled out on the work surface.
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Step 3
3. Use cutters to cut out the cookies. At the same time, preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
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Step 4
4. Place the cookies on a greased baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper. Put in the oven and bake for about 10–12 minutes. It's important not to overbake them, otherwise they will become dry.
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Step 5
5. Cool the finished cookies on a wire rack.
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Step 6
6. From here, it's up to your imagination. Decorate the cookies with icing, add sprinkles, dust with powdered sugar, or decorate using colored glaze.