These sweet little shortbread wedges are super easy, festive, and you can add anything you like to the mix. Baking shortbread in a whole pan together takes away batch baking for cookies too!
Seriously these cookies are super easy, and they make the perfect kickoff to cookie season this year. Let’s get to it!
We’re starting out with softened butter and sugar, beating together until you’ve got a light fluffy mixture. Then add in some vanilla extract, and finally the flour and salt until you end up with a crumbly dough.
When I say crumbly, I mean it- this dough will be very crumbly. But, if you press it together in your hands, it should hold together. That’s how you get a super tender shortbread that will be perfect once it’s baked.
Finally, we’re tossing in the peppermint crunch bits. I’m actually using some peppermint chips from Andes Mints. These are kind of like softer crushed peppermint candies, and they’re really yummy here. BUT, peppermint candies that have been crushed will work perfectly too.
Once everything is well combined, press the mixture into your prepared pan. i’m using a tart pan here for easy removal, plus you get those pretty ruffled edges. You can also use a cake pan here though, but I recommend lining the pan with parchment paper that has overhanging edges for easy removal.
Bake the whole thing off until everything gets lightly golden brown and completely set, and then cool the cookies completely in the pan before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
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Hello and welcome! My name is Nicole, and Dough-eyed is a food blog for people who want to bake for their family and friends in high-altitude areas. Think of me as a friendly voice there with you in the kitchen, here to give you confidence when you’re baking, and to help you with the struggles of baking at high-altitude. Come back every week for new recipes, tips, and advice on high-altitude baking!
Hello and welcome! My name is Nicole, and Dough-eyed is a food blog for people who want to bake for their family and friends in high-altitude areas. Think of me as a friendly voice there with you in the kitchen, here to give you confidence when you’re baking, and to help you with the struggles of baking at high-altitude. Come back every week for new recipes, tips, and advice on high-altitude baking!
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