How to Make Granny's Shortbread Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked shortbread cookies filling the kitchen, and few things are as nostalgic as the taste of Grandma's homemade treats. That's why today, we're sharing a cherished family recipe for Granny's Shortbread Cookies. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies have been a staple of our family gatherings for generations, and we're thrilled to pass down this beloved recipe to you.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) jar red decorator sugar
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream together the butter, sugar, salt, nutmeg and egg yolk. Add the flour a little at a time until mixture is stiff.
  • Place onto floured board and knead lightly until the dough begins to crack. Roll out 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
  • Place on un-greased cookie sheet, decorate with colored sugar crystals and maraschino cherries.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Nutrition

    283 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 207mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 58mg