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Would you like to impress your friends and family this festive season with some delicious Christmas shortbread?\nWith a Thermomix, it’s possible!\nDiscover how easy it is to make these little gourmet cookies, with practical tips and a recipe to match. <\/p>\n\n

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Making Christmas shortbread with a Thermomix is a great way to concoct sweet treats for the holidays.\nWith its versatile functions, this appliance will make your task easier, while ensuring perfectly successful cookies. <\/p>\n\n

Start by placing the butter and sugar in the Thermomix bowl.\nBlend on speed 3 for 1 minute until creamy.\nAdd the egg and liquid vanilla, then the flour and salt.\nMix until the dough forms a homogeneous ball. <\/p>\n\n

Remove the dough from the bowl, leave to rest in the fridge, then roll out and cut out festive shapes.\nBake for 10 to 12 minutes at 180\u00b0C.\nLeave to cool before decorating as desired. <\/p>\n\n

These Christmas shortbreads in Thermomix are both delicious and easy to prepare.\nThey’ll add a touch of magic to your festive season. <\/p>\n\n

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\ud83c\udf84<\/td>\nPreheat oven to 180\u00b0C.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\ud83c\udf6a<\/td>\nPlace the chopped butter, sugar and flour in the Thermomix.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u23f2\ufe0f<\/td>\nBlend for 1 minute at speed 4.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73<\/td>\nShape the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u23f2\ufe0f<\/td>\nBake for 12 minutes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2744\ufe0f<\/td>\nAllow to cool before serving.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n
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Steps<\/td>\n\ud83c\udf6a<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mix the dry ingredients in the Thermomix<\/td>\n\u2699\ufe0f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Add butter and mix until smooth.<\/td>\n\ud83e\uddc8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roll out dough and cut out shortbread shapes<\/td>\n\ud83c\udf6a<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Place the shortbread in the oven and bake until golden brown.<\/td>\n\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Decorate cooled shortbread with icing or sprinkles<\/td>\n\ud83c\udfa8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n

Ingredients required<\/h2>\n\n
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Making Christmas shortbread<\/strong> with a Thermomix<\/strong> is a great way to concoct sweet treats for the holidays.\nWith its versatile functions, this appliance will make your task easier, while ensuring perfectly successful cookies. <\/p>\n\n

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  • 250 g flour<\/li>\n\n\n
  • 125 g sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
  • 125 g room-temperature butter<\/li>\n\n\n
  • 1 egg<\/li>\n\n\n
  • 1 teaspoon liquid vanilla<\/li>\n\n\n
  • 1 pinch salt<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Start by placing the butter<\/strong> and sugar<\/strong> in the Thermomix bowl.\nBlend on speed 3 for 1 minute until creamy. <\/p>\n\n

    Add theegg<\/strong> and liquid vanilla<\/strong>, then mix again on speed 3 for 30 seconds.\nThen add the flour<\/strong> and salt<\/strong>.\nMix on speed 3 for 1 minute, until the dough forms a homogeneous ball. <\/p>\n\n

    Remove the dough from the bowl and wrap in cling film.\nLeave to rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour to make it easier to roll out. <\/p>\n\n

    Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C. Remove the dough from the fridge and roll out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 0.5 cm.\nUse cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes. <\/p>\n\n

    Place the shortbread on a baking tray lined with baking parchment.\nBake for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges.\nCool on a wire rack before decorating as desired. <\/p>\n\n

    These Christmas shortbreads<\/strong> in Thermomix are not only delicious, but a pleasure to make.\nThey’ll bring a touch of magic and indulgence to your festive season. <\/p>\n\n

    For the shortbread<\/h3>\n\n

    To make delicious Christmas shortbread<\/strong> with a Thermomix<\/strong>, you’ll need to gather a few simple ingredients.<\/p>\n\n

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    • 250 g soft butter<\/li>\n\n\n
    • 150 g powdered sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
    • 1 sachet vanilla sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
    • 1 egg<\/li>\n\n\n
    • 400 g flour<\/li>\n\n\n
    • 1 pinch salt<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Start by placing the chopped butter, sugar and vanilla sugar in the Thermomix bowl.\nBlend on speed 3 for 1 minute<\/strong> until creamy. <\/p>\n\n

      Add the egg and mix on speed 3 for 30 seconds<\/strong> until well incorporated.\nPour the flour and pinch of salt into the bowl.\nMix on speed 4 for 2 minutes<\/strong> to form a smooth dough. <\/p>\n\n

      Take the dough out of the bowl, shape it into a ball, wrap it in cling film and leave it to rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

      After the resting time, preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C (gas mark 6)<\/strong>.\nRemove the dough from the fridge and roll out on a floured surface to a thickness of 5 mm<\/strong>.\nUse Christmas cookie cutters to cut out the shortbread. <\/p>\n\n

      Place the shortbread on a baking tray lined with baking parchment.\nBake for 10 to 12 minutes<\/strong>, or until the edges are lightly browned. <\/p>\n\n

      Leave to cool before serving or decorating as desired.<\/p>\n\n

      For the glaze<\/h3>\n\n

      To make delicious Christmas shortbread<\/strong> with your Thermomix<\/strong>, you’ll need a few ingredients and a little patience.\nThis recipe is perfect for the festive season, and your loved ones will be delighted to bite into these tasty little cookies. <\/p>\n\n

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      • 250 g flour<\/li>\n\n\n
      • 125 g sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
      • 125 g room-temperature butter<\/li>\n\n\n
      • 1 egg<\/li>\n\n\n
      • 1 sachet vanilla sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
      • 1 pinch salt<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Start by placing the flour, sugar, butter, egg, vanilla sugar and salt in the bowl of your Thermomix.\nBlend for 20 seconds at speed 5 until smooth. <\/p>\n\n

        Form the dough into a ball and wrap in cling film.\nRefrigerate for at least 30 minutes. <\/p>\n\n

        Preheat oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F).\nRoll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 5 mm.\nUse Christmas tree, star or snowman-shaped cookie cutters<\/strong> to cut out the cookies. <\/p>\n\n

        Place the shortbread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.\nBake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.\nLeave to cool completely. <\/p>\n\n

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        • 150 g powdered sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
        • 1 egg white<\/li>\n\n\n
        • A few drops of lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n
        • Food coloring (optional)<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

          In a bowl, beat the egg white until stiff.\nGradually fold in the powdered sugar and add a few drops of lemon juice to obtain a smooth, glossy texture.\nYou can add food coloring<\/strong> to give your shortbread a festive touch. <\/p>\n\n

          Fill a piping bag with the icing and decorate your shortbread to your heart’s content.\nLeave the icing to dry before enjoying or offering these delicious Christmas cookies<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

          For decoration<\/h3>\n\n

          To make delicious Christmas shortbread<\/strong> with your Thermomix, follow this simple and delicious recipe.\nThese shortbreads will delight young and old alike this festive season. <\/p>\n\n

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          • 200g flour<\/li>\n\n\n
          • 100g sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
          • 100g butter<\/li>\n\n\n
          • 1 egg<\/li>\n\n\n
          • 1 sachet vanilla sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
          • 1 pinch salt<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n
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            • Royal icing (mixture of powdered sugar and egg white)<\/li>\n\n\n
            • Food colorants<\/li>\n\n\n
            • Sugar beads<\/li>\n\n\n
            • Colored vermicelli<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

              Place the flour<\/strong>, sugar<\/strong> and pinch of salt<\/strong> in the Thermomix bowl.\nMix for 10 seconds on speed 3.\nThen add the chopped butter<\/strong> and blend again for 30 seconds on speed 4 until the mixture has a sandy consistency. <\/p>\n\n

              Then add theegg<\/strong> and vanilla sugar<\/strong>, and mix for 2 minutes on speed 4 until the dough forms a ball.\nLeave to rest in the fridge for 1 hour. <\/p>\n\n

              Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out the cookies<\/strong> with cookie cutters of your choice.\nPlace the shortbread on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. <\/p>\n\n

              Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden.\nLeave to cool on a wire rack before decorating. <\/p>\n\n

              To decorate, mix powdered sugar<\/strong> with a little egg white<\/strong> to make a royal icing.\nAdd food coloring<\/strong> as desired.\nDecorate your shortbread with the icing, then sprinkle with sugar pearls<\/strong> or coloured vermicelli<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

              Your Christmas shortbread is ready to be eaten or given as a gourmet gift. Enjoy your meal!<\/p>\n\n

              Preparing the shortbread<\/h2>\n\n
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              To make these delicious Christmas shortbread<\/strong> with your Thermomix<\/strong>, start by assembling the following ingredients:<\/p>\n\n

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              • 250 g flour<\/li>\n\n\n
              • 125 g sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
              • 125 g room-temperature butter<\/li>\n\n\n
              • 1 egg<\/li>\n\n\n
              • 1 sachet vanilla sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
              • 1 pinch salt<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

                Place the chopped butter in the Thermomix bowl and blend for 30 seconds on speed 4<\/strong> to obtain a smooth texture.<\/p>\n\n

                Add the sugar, vanilla sugar and egg to the bowl.\nMix on speed 4 for 30 seconds<\/strong> until smooth. <\/p>\n\n

                Stir in flour and salt.\nProgram the Thermomix on speed 5 for 1 minute<\/strong> to obtain a shortbread dough. <\/p>\n\n

                Remove the dough from the bowl, form into a ball and wrap in cling film.\nLeave to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

                Preheat oven to 180\u00b0C<\/strong> (gas mark 6).<\/p>\n\n

                Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface to a thickness of about 0.5 cm<\/strong>.\nUse Christmas cookie cutters to cut out the shortbread. <\/p>\n\n

                Place the shortbread on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.\nBake for 10 to 12 minutes<\/strong>, until the edges are lightly browned. <\/p>\n\n

                Leave to cool on a wire rack before serving, or decorate with icing or sugar flakes.<\/p>\n\n

                Preparing the dough<\/h3>\n\n

                To make delicious Christmas shortbread<\/strong> with your Thermomix, start by gathering the following ingredients:<\/p>\n\n

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                • 250 g flour<\/li>\n\n\n
                • 125 g cold butter, cut into pieces<\/li>\n\n\n
                • 125 g sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
                • 1 sachet vanilla sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
                • 1 egg<\/li>\n\n\n
                • 1 pinch salt<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

                  Place all ingredients in the Thermomix<\/strong> bowl.\nMix for 30 seconds at speed 5 until the dough forms a ball.\nIf necessary, scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through to incorporate all the ingredients. <\/p>\n\n

                  Remove the dough from the bowl, wrap in cling film and leave to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.\nThis allows the butter to firm up, making the dough easier to roll out. <\/p>\n\n

                  Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 5 mm.\nUse cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes, such as stars, fir trees or snowmen. <\/p>\n\n

                  Arrange the shortbread biscuits on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a small space between each cookie.\nBake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn a light golden brown. <\/p>\n\n

                  Leave the shortbread to cool on a wire rack.\nYou can then decorate them with royal icing or melted chocolate, as you prefer. <\/p>\n\n

                  Shape cutting<\/h3>\n\n

                  To make delicious Christmas shortbread<\/strong> with your Thermomix<\/strong>, start by preparing all the necessary ingredients<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n

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                  • 250 g flour<\/li>\n\n\n
                  • 125 g sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
                  • 125 g softened butter<\/li>\n\n\n
                  • 1 egg<\/li>\n\n\n
                  • 1 sachet vanilla sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
                  • 1 pinch salt<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

                    Place the flour, sugar, vanilla sugar and salt in the Thermomix bowl.\nMix on speed 4 for 10 seconds<\/strong>.\nThen add the chopped butter and egg.\nMix at speed 5 for 30 seconds<\/strong> until smooth. <\/p>\n\n

                    Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

                    Remove the dough from the fridge and roll out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 5 mm<\/strong>.\nUse cookie cutters to cut out different Christmas motifs<\/strong> such as stars, fir trees or snowmen. <\/p>\n\n

                    Arrange the cut-out shapes on a baking tray lined with baking parchment.\nPreheat your oven to 180\u00b0C<\/strong> (gas mark 6) and bake the shortbread for 10 to 12 minutes<\/strong>, until lightly golden. <\/p>\n\n

                    Leave the shortbread to cool on a wire rack before serving, or decorate with powdered sugar or coloured royal icing.<\/p>\n\n

                    Baking and glazing<\/h3>\n\n

                    Making Christmas shortbread with a Thermomix<\/strong> is child’s play.\nTo get you started, here’s the basic recipe<\/strong> for crisp, melt-in-the-mouth cookies. You will need the following ingredients:<\/p>\n\n

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                    • 250g flour<\/li>\n\n\n
                    • 125g sugar<\/li>\n\n\n
                    • 125g butter, cut into pieces<\/li>\n\n\n
                    • 1 egg<\/li>\n\n\n
                    • 1 pinch salt<\/li>\n\n\n
                    • 1 sachet vanilla sugar or a few drops vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

                      To prepare, place the flour, sugar, butter, egg, salt and vanilla in the Thermomix bowl.\nBlend on speed 5 for 20 seconds until smooth.\nTake out the dough and shape into a ball.\nWrap in cling film and leave to rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. <\/p>\n\n

                      Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C (gas mark 6). Remove the dough from the fridge and roll out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 0.5 cm.\nUse cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes (stars, fir trees, snowmen, etc.) and place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. <\/p>\n\n

                      To bake<\/strong> the shortbread, place in the oven for around 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges.\nLeave to cool on a wire rack before decorating. <\/p>\n\n

                      For the icing<\/strong>, mix 150g powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons water or lemon juice until smooth.\nAdd a few drops of food coloring if you want a colorful icing.\nUse a piping bag or freezer bag with a cut corner to decorate the cooled shortbread.\nLeave to dry for a few hours before storing in an airtight tin. <\/p>\n\n

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