Description
These Easter Shortbread Cookie Bites are delightful buttery treats perfect for celebrating springtime. With a crisp texture and subtle vanilla flavor, topped with colorful sprinkles, they make a festive and easy-to-make dessert that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Decoration
- Colorful sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 3-5 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
- Add Vanilla and Dry Ingredients: Mix in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour and salt, then gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the butter and sugar mixture, combining until just blended to form the dough.
- Chill Dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up, which makes it easier to shape and prevents spreading during baking.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Add Sprinkles: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, sprinkle the tops with colorful decorations while they are still warm so the sprinkles adhere nicely. Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a more uniform shape, use a cookie scoop to portion the dough.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies can be customized by adding lemon or almond extract instead of vanilla for a different flavor.
- Use sprinkles of your choice to match any holiday or party theme.
