Description
Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth delight of Easter Shortbread Cookies—golden, buttery treats perfect for celebrating spring with family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup colored sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, mixing gently until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle colored sprinkles on top if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (22g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg