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Shortbread Cookies with Sprinkles Recipe

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  • Author: Lora
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes
  • Yield: 15 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Classic shortbread cookies with a tender, buttery texture and a hint of vanilla, perfect for any occasion. These cookies are easy to make, using simple ingredients, and are enhanced with colorful sprinkles for a fun twist. They are chilled before baking to help maintain their shape and baked until just golden for the perfect crispness.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Topping

  • 1/4 cup sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Beat Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates the base for your cookie dough.
  2. Add Flavor and Flour: Stir in the vanilla extract, then gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until the dough is well combined and smooth.
  3. Roll and Cut Dough: Roll out the dough on a flat surface to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Use a cookie cutter, about 3 inches wide, to cut out shapes from the dough.
  4. Chill Cookies: Place the cut cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper and chill them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Chilling after cutting helps the cookies keep their shape during baking.
  5. Preheat Oven: While the cookies chill, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Bake Cookies: Bake the chilled cookies for 12 to 18 minutes. Start checking at 10 minutes and then every couple of minutes, looking for lightly golden edges as a sign they are done.
  7. Add Sprinkles: If using sprinkles, lightly brush the tops of the warm cookies with milk so the sprinkles stick better. Sprinkle them over and let the cookies cool slightly to prevent color bleeding.
  8. Serve: Enjoy your shortbread cookies on their own or with a dip as desired.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough after cutting is crucial for maintaining cookie shape during baking.
  • Use parchment paper-lined baking sheets for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Check cookies frequently near the end of baking to avoid overbaking as they brown quickly.
  • For a dairy-free variation, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
  • These cookies pair wonderfully with tea, coffee, or a sweet dip.

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