Description
A simple and delightful recipe for Easter shortbread cookies that are perfect for celebrating the holiday.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Colorful sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a disk and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add colorful sprinkles on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Experiment with different cookie shapes for fun.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Easter shortbread, shortbread cookies, Easter cookies recipe