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Easy Easter Shortbread Cookies

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These Easy Easter Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat for spring! Their buttery flavor, crisp texture, and charming egg shape make them perfect for any festive occasion.

  • Total Time: 44 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces very soft butter (2 sticks)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup corn starch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 4 tablespoons half and half (or milk)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  • Prepare baking pans by lining with parchment paper.
  • Mix soft butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add flour, corn starch, and salt; mix until incorporated.
  • Knead dough into a smooth ball and roll out to ⅜-inch thickness.
  • Cut dough into egg shapes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F and bake cookies for 12-14 minutes.
  • Let cookies cool and prepare glaze with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
  • Dip cookies in glaze and allow to dry.

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best mixing.
Chilling the cookie cutouts is essential for maintaining shape.
Use high-quality vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg