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Easter Shortbread Cookies

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Warm, tender, and buttery cookies perfect for Easter celebrations, ideal for gifting and decorating.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the vanilla extract, and if using, the almond extract or citrus zest.
  4. Sift the all-purpose flour and cornstarch into the bowl and mix until dough comes together.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls or flatten it to cut shapes.
  6. Place the formed dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges are just turning golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before decorating.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for easier creaming. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

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