Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Irresistible Easter Shortbread Cookies, perfect for celebrating the season or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a breeze to make and ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Adorned with colorful icing, they add a festive touch to any gathering, bringing smiles to friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup icing sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually mix in the sifted all-purpose flour until a crumbly dough forms.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with icing sugar mixed with milk to desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg