Description
Delightfully buttery and crumbly Easter Shortbread Cookie Bites topped with a sweet white chocolate glaze and colorful sprinkles, perfect for festive celebrations and sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
Decoration
- 1 cup white chocolate or vanilla glaze, melted
- 2 tbsp colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture for the dough.
- Add Vanilla: Add the vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix thoroughly until well combined, infusing the dough with subtle flavor.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt into the mixture, stirring continually until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Shape Dough Balls: Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a ball for uniform cookie sizes.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them to allow slight spreading during baking.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure proper baking temperature when cookies are ready.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until set and lightly golden around the edges, signaling perfect doneness.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely to avoid melting the glaze later.
- Glaze Cookies: Drizzle melted white chocolate or vanilla glaze over each cookie, adding a visually appealing and flavorful topping.
- Add Sprinkles: While the glaze is still wet, sprinkle colorful sprinkles on top for a festive and charming finish.
- Set Glaze: Allow the glaze to set fully before serving or storing to maintain the texture and appearance.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best dough consistency.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- The glaze can be substituted with melted white chocolate chips or store-bought vanilla icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
