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Easter Shortbread Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Easter Shortbread Cookies to Cherish

These Easter Shortbread Cookies are buttery, easy to make, and perfect for celebrating spring with fun shapes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 0.5 cups Cornstarch Essential for melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar.
  • 0.75 cups Butter Use margarine for a dairy-free option.
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cups Sanding Sugar in Pastel Colors Regular granulated sugar can be used alternatively.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and powdered sugar.
  4. Add softened butter to the dry mixture and blend until a soft dough forms.
  5. Shape small portions of dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly on baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  7. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for about one minute before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened, and do not overmix to maintain texture. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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