Ruby Jewel Christmas Cookies Williams Sonoma Recipe

Indulge in the magic of Christmas with these melt-in-your-mouth Ruby Jewel Christmas Cookies! Inspired by Williams Sonoma's renowned baking, this recipe delivers buttery, delicate shortbread cookies perfect for holiday celebrations. The secret? Using ice-cold ingredients for an incredibly tender crumb. These cookies are surprisingly simple to make, resulting in elegant treats that will impress your family and friends. Get ready for the most delightful Christmas cookies you'll ever bake!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 149.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ruby Jewel Christmas Cookies Williams Sonoma

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How to Make Ruby Jewel Christmas Cookies Williams Sonoma

  1. Whisk together 2 large egg yolks and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a food processor, combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup granulated sugar. Pulse until just combined.
  3. With the food processor running, add 1 cup (2 sticks) cold, unsalted butter, cut into 2-3 pieces at a time. Process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. With the processor running, add the egg yolk mixture and process until the dough just comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Shape into a flat disk about 3/4 inch thick. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a miniature muffin tin with paper liners or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, using a chilled rolling pin, roll out the chilled dough to 3/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Alternatively, roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place each ball into a muffin liner and gently flatten slightly.
  9. Using the end of a wooden spoon dipped in flour, make a slight indentation in the center of each cookie, without pressing all the way through.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  11. Let the cookies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

25g

Carbs

5g