Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Easter Shortbread Cookies, where buttery bliss meets sweet nostalgia. With vibrant colors and a rich aroma, these cookies are perfect for family gatherings or quiet afternoons. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they promise to create cherished memories this Easter season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and powdered sugar until a soft dough forms (add more flour if too sticky).
- Stir in vanilla extract and fold in sprinkles if desired.
- Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden; the centers should remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks before decorating or serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg