Easter Shortbread Cookies
Warm, buttery, and delightfully crumbly, these Easter Shortbread Cookies are a simple, joyful treat for spring gatherings, perfect for decorating and gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon or orange zest (optional)
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- Sprinkles or melted chocolate for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and optional almond extract or citrus zest. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Sift in the flour and cornstarch, mixing until the dough comes together. Avoid overworking it.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls or cut shapes with cookie cutters, rolling dough to about 1/4 inch thickness if cutting.
- Place formed dough on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges are just golden. Let cool on the baking sheet before decorating.
- Add sprinkles or a drizzle of melted chocolate once cooled.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. The dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easter cookies, shortbread cookies, spring treats, holiday baking
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