Christmas Shortbread Cookies Recipes – Cookies are pretty much the best part of Christmas, right? Crispy, delicious, and so easy to share around a great cup of tea or coffee, here’s our great selection of shortbread cookies recipes for Christmas. From delicious citrus shortbread cookies to dulce de leche sandwich cookies, these easy Christmas shortbread cookies will sure make an impression at your next cookie swap!
Christmas Cookie Recipes: 9 Christmas Shortbread Cookies Recipes
1. Christmas Star Cut-Out Cookies

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Best Sugar Cookies

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Citrus Shortbread Cookies

Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Fluffy Star Cookies

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Easy Butter Shortbread Cookies

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies

Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Buttery Vanilla Shortbread Cookies

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Parmesan Shortbread Cookies

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
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Tip to make the best Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Few people know this, but here’s the secret for delicious, crispy, buttery, and sweet shortbread cookies. This tip comes directly from the ancient Scottish bakers who mastered the shortbread cookies techniques over the centuries.
To put it simply: You just let the dough dry out. By letting the dough dry out and rest, the shortbread becomes lighter and sweeter. As the dough rests—be it in the (turned off) oven, on the counter, or inside your refrigerator—water from the butter will evaporate from the dough. Consequently, less water in the dough means that the sugar content will be more concentrated and the flavors will stand out!