Description
These Easter Shortbread Cookies are a delightful blend of creamy butter and a crumbly texture that melts in your mouth. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness, enhanced by a hint of vanilla and a touch of festive color from the sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Decoration:
- 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the vanilla and almond extracts, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in the colorful sprinkles gently.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 14 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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