Description
These Buttery Easter Shortbread Cookies are light, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Made with simple ingredients and decorated with pastel sanding sugar, they are the perfect festive treat for Easter. Whether you’re serving them at a holiday gathering or gifting them to loved ones, these cookies are an elegant yet easy way to celebrate the season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- Sanding sugar in pastel Easter colors
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and powdered sugar.
- Add the softened butter and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into a log or flatten it into a disc, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Sprinkle with pastel sanding sugar and place cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.
- If you prefer a crispier cookie, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American