shortbread cookies

Let the baking season begin...the best part of the holidays.  I've had pie for breakfast for the last two days so the season actually started a few days ago but you get the idea.  

With three kids, it's not really feasible to have a completely "handmade" holiday but baked goods make easy handmade gifts (plus they get consumed so the recipient doesn't have more stuff around their house).  I made these shortbread cookies for an exchange with my friends from school.  They are simple, pretty, good and, baked in paper cups, they are easy to give.

4 sticks butter; softened

1 C sugar

4 C flour

1/2 tsp coarse salt

1 tsp vanilla

2 C milk chocolate chips

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.  Add vanilla and combined flour and salt.  Stir until combined.  Stir in chocolate.  Line muffin pans with paper baking cups and scoop 2 Tbsp sized drops in each cup.  Flatten slightly. Bake at 325 for 12 minutes until they brown slightly. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.  

Comments

[farmerjulie]

I love shortbread cookies!
I am right there with you on the pie for breakfast!!
julie

[natcr8v1]

I am SOo with you on the baked goods for Christmas gift giving! Your shortbread cookies are beautiful- and I bet they taste and smell heavenly too! Can you say, "real butter"? :) Thanks for the baking cup idea. No rolling and cutting out needed!

[Amanda]

those look really yummy!

[norththreads]

These are fabulous! Ive missed all your posts, I must go catch up:) Happy Holidays!
ang

[Nicole M.]

Are these mini muffin tins or regular size muffin tins? They looks tasty and simple. Thanks.

[Kelly]

I made your shortbread tonight! It is yummy! I should have a post up tomorrow. Kelly