Description
Delightful Easter shortbread cookie bites blend festive charm with buttery sweetness. Crisp, crumbly cookies adorned with pastel sprinkles offer a charming treat you’ll savor during spring celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- colorful sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for optimal baking results.
- Blend butter and sugar in a mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the shortbread.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, stirring thoroughly to distribute the flavor evenly throughout the dough.
- Sift flour and salt together, then gradually fold into the butter mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Encase the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for half an hour, allowing the ingredients to meld and the butter to firm up.
- Using a spoon, portion the chilled dough onto a parchment-covered baking sheet, spacing each bite evenly.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a delicate golden hue around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with vibrant, festive decorations while the cookies are still warm, ensuring the embellishments adhere perfectly.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming and smoother cookie texture.
- Chilling the dough prevents spreading and helps maintain the cookies’ shape during baking.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant pastel decorations without affecting the dough’s consistency.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 29 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg