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Easter Shortbread Cookies

Easter Shortbread Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delightful Easter Shortbread Cookies that are buttery, customizable, and perfect for springtime celebrations.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter Very soft butter
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted for texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour No direct substitutions recommended
  • 1 cup Corn Starch Can be omitted for a different texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use kosher or sea salt
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Ensure it's sifted
  • 2 tablespoons Half and Half Any type of milk can work

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Cutters

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually sift in flour, corn starch, and salt; mix until just combined.
  3. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  4. Roll out the chilled dough to about ⅜-inch thickness. Use egg-shaped cookie cutters to cut cookies and place them on lined baking sheets.
  5. Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain pale. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Whisk together sifted powdered sugar, half and half, and a splash of vanilla extract until smooth for the glaze.
  7. Dip the cooled cookies into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off, and sprinkle with colorful decorations if desired.
  8. Allow the glazed cookies to sit on a wire rack to dry for at least 30 minutes before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and light texture. Don't skip the chilling step for better dough handling. Monitor baking to avoid dry cookies. Sift powdered sugar for glaze smoothness. Ensure cookies are spaced on sheets for even baking.

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