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Easter Shortbread Cookies

Irresistibly Buttery Easter Shortbread Cookies for Spring Festivities

These Easter Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for spring celebrations and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 44 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Very Soft Butter At room temperature for easy mixing.
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Avoid granulated sugar to keep cookies smooth.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Essential for flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour No substitutes necessary.
  • ½ cup Corn Starch Creates a lighter texture.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sift before mixing.
  • 2 tablespoons Half and Half (or Milk) Opt for milk for a lighter alternative.
  • Food Color (optional) For festive decoration.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie cutters
  • wire rack

Method
 

Directions
  1. Prepare baking sheets by lining two with parchment paper.
  2. Make the dough by mixing very soft butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  3. Combine all-purpose flour, corn starch, and salt into the creamy mixture until just combined.
  4. Chill the dough wrapped in plastic wrap for at least one hour.
  5. Roll out the dough to ⅜-inch thickness on a floured surface and cut into fun shapes.
  6. Bake cookies in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12-14 minutes.
  7. Cool cookies on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, half and half (or milk), and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Decorate cooled cookies by dipping them in the glaze, then adding sprinkles while wet.
  10. Allow decorated cookies to dry at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Chill the dough to prevent spreading during baking and always let cookies cool completely before glazing.

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