Christmas Shortbread Cookies French Style

6 servings

60 minutes

French Christmas sand cookies embody the coziness and warmth of winter holidays. Their roots trace back to French culinary traditions, where delicate crumbly dough infused with the aroma of butter and vanilla forms the basis for cozy family evenings. These cookies are soft with slightly crispy edges and a subtle sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with a cup of hot chocolate or fragrant tea. Elegant shapes cut with cookie cutters make them ideal for festive treats or gifts. Due to their simplicity in preparation, this recipe remains a favorite across generations, reminding us of the magic of winter holidays and the joy of family traditions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 769.5
• Proteins: 10.4g
• Fats: 37.6g
• Carbohydrates: 98.1g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 500 g
• Butter: 250 g
• Sugar: 200 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Vanilla sugar: 10 g
• Baking powder: 10 g

Cooking steps

1. Take the butter out of the fridge in advance, cut it into small pieces, and mix it with sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 250 g
   • Sugar: 200 g

2. Add two eggs and 1 packet of vanilla sugar one at a time. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Vanilla sugar: 10 g

3. Add 1 packet of baking powder.

   Required ingredients:

   • Baking powder: 10 g

4. Gradually add flour, stirring the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 500 g

5. From the resulting dough, we make a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and leave it in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

6. Roll out the dough to a thickness of no more than 0.5 cm and use cookie cutters to make shaped cookies.

7. Bake in a preheated oven at 160 degrees for 10-15 minutes.