Sugar Plum Shortbread Stars
Buttery shortbread cookies studded with finely chopped sugar plums and cut into festive star shapes.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.66 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup dried plums finely chopped
Instructions
- Whisk flour and salt together in a bowl.
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and fold in dried plums.
- Chill dough for 30–45 minutes.
- Roll dough, cut into stars, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 12–15 minutes.
- Cool completely before serving or decorating.
Notes
Do not overbake; shortbread should remain pale with lightly golden edges.