Description
A delightful recipe for Easter shortbread cookies that are simple to make and perfect for sharing.
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
- 1/4 cup colored sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add in the flour and salt, mixing until fully combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly with your fingers or a fork.
- Sprinkle colored sugar on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easter shortbread, cookie recipe, simple baking