{"id":444246,"date":"2025-10-16T09:29:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=444246"},"modified":"2026-01-19T17:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:53:14","slug":"christmas-cookie-recipe-with-shortening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookie-recipe-with-shortening\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Simple Shortening Christmas Cookie Recipes That Will Delight Your Family This Holiday Season! **"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the holiday season approaches, the warmth of the kitchen beckons, inviting us to create sweet memories with those we love. Imagine the scent of freshly baked cookies filling your home, wrapping you in a comforting embrace. This year, let\u2019s whip up some delightful treats that not only taste amazing but also bring joy and cheer to your holiday celebrations.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookie-recipe-with-shortening\/#Classic_Sugar_Cookies\" >Classic Sugar Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookie-recipe-with-shortening\/#Chocolate_Chip_Shortening_Cookies\" >Chocolate Chip Shortening Cookies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classic_Sugar_Cookies\"><\/span>Classic Sugar Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5702943\/pexels-photo-5702943.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Classic Sugar Cookies\" title=\"Classic Sugar Cookies\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by KATRIN  BOLOVTSOVA on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/brown-and-white-house-shape-cookies-and-a-cake-5702943\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Peru\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/crisco-sugar-cookies-1760549611.jpg\" alt=\"Crisco Sugar Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theflourhandprint.com\/crisco-sugar-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Crisco Sugar Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from The Flour Handprint<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (44 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 43 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Bisque\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-christmas-cookies-1760549611.jpg\" alt=\"Italian Christmas Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grumpyshoneybunch.com\/italian-christmas-cookies-and-butterfly\/\" target=\"_blank\">Italian Christmas Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Grumpy&#039;s Honeybunch<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.4 (121 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 5 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SeaGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/christmas-cut-out-sugar-cookies-1760549611.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Cut-Out Sugar Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/cut-out-sugar-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Cut-Out Sugar Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from The Country Cook<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (27 reviews). Total Time: 38 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These Classic Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and just the right amount of sweet, making them a favorite for both kids and adults alike. With a simple blend of flavors, they come together quickly and can be customized with colorful sprinkles or icing for a festive touch. The technique is straightforward, focusing on mixing the ingredients just right to achieve that perfect cookie texture.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 \u00be cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shortening<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd cups white sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon almond extract (optional)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes these cookies special is their versatility. You can decorate them as you please\u2014think icing, colored sugars, or even festive shapes using cookie cutters! They are perfect for cookie exchanges or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy with hot cocoa. Plus, the memories of baking these cookies can become your family&#8217;s cherished holiday tradition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/old-fashioned-sugar-cookies-recipe-demonstration-1760549631.jpg\" alt=\"Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies Recipe Demonstration ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j52CeawU4I8\" target=\"_blank\">Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies Recipe Demonstration &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-make-the-best-sugar-cookies-1760549631.jpg\" alt=\"How To Make The Best Sugar Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EF-9I38ud4s\" target=\"_blank\">How To Make The Best Sugar Cookies<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sugar-cookies-so-soft-and-thick-theyre-gourmet-1760549631.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Cookies So SOFT and THICK They&#039;re Gourmet\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DRV9htIE6Po\" target=\"_blank\">Sugar Cookies So SOFT and THICK They&#039;re Gourmet<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chocolate_Chip_Shortening_Cookies\"><\/span>Chocolate Chip Shortening Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/4110528\/pexels-photo-4110528.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Chocolate Chip Shortening Cookies\" title=\"Chocolate Chip Shortening Cookies\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Polina Tankilevitch on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/a-person-holding-a-chocolate-chip-cookies-4110528\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Fuchsia\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/absolutely-the-best-chocolate-chip-cookies-1760549623.jpg\" alt=\"Absolutely the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/17209\/absolutely-the-best-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Absolutely the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.5 (15 reviews). Total Time: 20 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:AliceBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/crisco-chocolate-chip-cookie-1760549623.jpg\" alt=\"Crisco Chocolate Chip Cookie\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefrostedkitchen.com\/crisco-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Crisco Chocolate Chip Cookie<\/a><\/strong> from The Frosted Kitchen<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (3 reviews). Total Time: 50 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:CornflowerBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-chocolate-chip-cookies-1760549623.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thejoyfilledkitchen.com\/the-best-chocolate-chip-cookie\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from The Joy-Filled Kitchen<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.7 (42 reviews). Total Time: 45 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Chocolate Chip Shortening Cookies are a twist on the classic that\u2019ll make you fall in love all over again. With a slightly crisp edge and a chewy center, these cookies burst with melty chocolate goodness in every bite. The use of shortening gives them a unique texture that you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 \u00bc cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shortening<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup white sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These cookies are a hit at any gathering because who doesn\u2019t love a warm chocolate chip cookie? They\u2019re simple to make, and the dough can even be frozen for a quick treat later. The combination of brown and white sugar not only adds depth in flavor but also keeps the cookies incredibly moist. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven, or save some for later\u2014if they last that long!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to impress your loved ones with these two effortless Christmas cookie recipes that promise to bring joy and sweetness to your holiday celebrations!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":546766,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[2181],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-444246","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cookies","tag-holiday-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/444246","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=444246"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/444246\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/546766"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=444246"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=444246"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=444246"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=444246"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}