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Aunt Violet's Spiced Shortbread Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16 -20
Author The Seasoned Mom

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 2 sticks butter softened
  • ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 cups flour not sifted
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger

Frosting (Optional):

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper.
  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until completely combined and dough forms.
  • Roll out dough on a floured surface.
  • Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  • Place cut-out dough onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until just golden brown.
  • Allow to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes and then remove to wire racks.
  • Once cookies are completely cool, decorate if desired.

If making the Frosting:

  • Combine all frosting ingredients in a large mixing bowl; blend on low speed for one minute. Increase speed to medium; blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.