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Iced Shortbread Cookies

Iced Shortbread Cookies

Delight in these Iced Shortbread Cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Sweet Moments
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened ensures that the cookies are tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract adds a lovely warmth and depth of flavor to each cookie.
  • ½ cup powdered sugar contributes a touch of sweetness and helps achieve that perfect shortbread texture.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour the base of the dough, providing structure and a lovely crumb.
  • 3 tablespoons milk (as needed) use to bind the dough together; add more if the mixture feels too crumbly.
Icing
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar creates a smooth, sweet icing that's essential for the finished look.
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for icing) helps achieve the right consistency for piping beautifully.
  • Red or pink food coloring adds a festive touch.
  • Sprinkles of choice for that extra flair.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter in a mixing bowl until it’s light and fluffy. Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually mix in ½ cup of powdered sugar followed by 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Mix until just combined.
  4. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together nicely.
  5. Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick on a floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  6. Chill the cut cookies in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  7. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are slightly golden.
  8. Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack before icing them.
  9. Mix the icing by combining 1 ½ cups powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk. Add food coloring.
  10. Pipe the icing onto the cooled cookies. Sprinkle your choice of sprinkles while the icing is still wet.
  11. Allow the icing to set completely before storing your cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For an extra decorative flair, add a drizzle of contrasting icing. Ensure butter is softened for a fluffy texture; avoid overmixing the dough after adding flour.

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