Cinnamon Chip Shortbread Cookies
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A couple of days ago, I saw this shortbread cookie recipe on Amibika’s Kitchen and couldn’t wait to bake it. Amibika described it as having a soft, melty texture which reminded me of the heavenly, melt-in-your-mouth Lime Meltaways that I posted 2 years ago.
Amibika found the original Butterscotch Shortbread Recipe on Taste of Home. I didn’t want to trek to the store to buy butterscotch chips and English toffee bits, so I substituted mini cinnamon chips. I also decided to use a Christmas tree cookie cutter instead of a round one and I dressed them up with a powdered sugar glaze and sprinkles.
It’s a tender, not very sweet cookie. The chilled dough was easy to roll out and the scraps came together beautifully to make more cookies. The recipe made 24 Christmas tree cookies.
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Cinnamon Chip Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1-¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini cinnamon chips
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch and salt and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer using the paddle attachment. Add the vanilla and beat until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and beat until just blended. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to ¼th inch thickness. Cut with a fluted 2 inch round cookie cutter (I used a Christmas Tree Cookie Cutter).
- Place the cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets or cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Don’t over bake. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
This post is week 10 of my 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies posts. I hope you get some great ideas checking out all of the fabulous cookies the other 12 weeks of Christmas Cookies (and sweets) bakers baked up for this week.
Erin @ Making Memories
Oh my golly! These look wonderful! And thank you for using cinnamon chips. I’m going to look through your other recipes using these delicious morsels.
natalie (the sweets life)
I didn’t even know MINI cinnamon chips existed! These sound wonderful!
Lyndsey@TheTinySkillet
I like the sound of cinnamon shortbread cookies. I have some cinnamon chips left over from the last recipe I made…I know how I am going to use them.
Megan
These sound like a terrific cookie and oh so festive!
Sanjeeta kk
So delicate and crisp the cookie look! Shortbread cookie it is this Christmas and will hunt for the same cookie cutter. Love the cinnamon in it and those lovely sprinkles.
Joana
This cookies is very cute and unique to be shared this coming Christmas Season. I really love the Christmas Cookies. I will try this one..
Cookin' Canuck
I love the short ingredient list on these cookies and they look perfectly pretty for the holidays.
Words Of Deliciousness
These cookies are beautiful. I love shortbread cookies, I bet they are even tastier with cinnamon chips.
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
They’re so pretty mum! And kid friendly too with the decorations 😀 xxx
Deb
These shortbread cookies are so much more appealing to me that standard sugar cookies. Very sumptuous with mini chips, frosting and sprinkles. It is so much fun to bake during the holiday season!
Angie's Recipes
So festive and pretty! I love cinnamon chips!
Jaime
those are so cute and look delicious!
Barbara
Those look wonderful, Barbara. I love those cinnamon chips! Even if the cookie is not too sweet (which I like, actually) the frosting makes up for it!
Valérie ( France )
Ils sont à croquer, que de bonnes idées chez toi
Je te souhaite une belle journée
Valérie
Renata
These cookies are so cute, Barbara! Love the addition of the cinnamon chips and those green and red sprinkles and a charm!
Ambika
Hey Barbara! Thanks for trying the recipe 🙂 Love the idea of cinnamon chips, perfect for the holidays!!
Maria
I know what I am going to make with the cinnamon chips in our freezer:)
Claire @ Claire K Creations
Christmas trees and cinnamon are the perfect combination. I’ve been so into cookie baking in the last week or two I just can’t stop. Had to give a whole lot to the neighbours yesterday so people don’t mistake me for Santa by Christmas day!
claudia lamascolo
These look yummy and cinnamon shortbread wow just amazing flavors ….
Dana at Cooking At Cafe D
Those shortbread cookies look so tasty. Following you on Pinterest now.
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~ Dana