If you are looking for an impressive, yet easy, Christmas Cookie Recipe, look no further than my Holiday Shortbread Recipe.

This is such an impressive holiday cookie that’s SO easy to do because the pan does all the work!

There are a lot of shortbread pans you can find online but I really love this design from Nordic Ware. (This link goes to Amazon where I am an affiliate partner)

Although I recently discovered a pan I bought for under $30 is now $99?! If you are seeing that via this link.

• This pan is a great alternative for the same shape, and more affordable.
• Or for a Christmasy theme try this pan. Also a great option! 

You press the dough into the pan and bake. It then creates the most beautiful looking cookies. It’s non-stick and easy to use and creates the most beautifully festive snowflake designs.

And all you have to do is slice into panels…

And then slice into squares. These cookies are light and buttery, with a faint hint of orange and did I mention how they just melt in your mouth!

For a step-by-step tutorial of this recipe you can watch my video below. SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL and never miss a recipe (it’s free) and new videos post each Saturday.

Looking for more holiday cookie recipes?  You might also enjoy my Chocolate Hazelnut Linzer Cookie

Or my Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti Cookies

Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

Easy Shortbread Cookies

Yield: 9 cookies

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 27 minutes

Total Time: 57 minutes

Wonderful Holiday Shortbread Cookies that make for terrific Christmas Cookies for gifting! So easy because the pan does all the work for you!

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Ingredients

• ¾ cup (180 g) butter
• ½ cup (50 g) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
• ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt
• 2 tsp (10 ml) orange zest
• 1 ½ (180g) cups flour

Instructions

1. Whip butter until fluffy, add sugar, beat to combine. Add vanilla, salt and orange zest. Beat together. Add flour. Beat until really well combined.
2. Roll into ball. Wrap in parchment or plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour.
3. Press into pan. Prick with a fork.
4. Bake at 325F (175C) 25-27 mins. Allow to cool for 15 mins.
5. Place cutting board on top of pan and flip over. Cut shortbread into squares while still warm.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 26 Total Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 0mg Carbohydrates: 6g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 1g