Description
These Easter Shortbread Cookie Bites are buttery, tender, and topped with a sweet white chocolate glaze and colorful sprinkles, making them the perfect festive treat for spring celebrations. Easy to prepare and bake, these delightful cookies have a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs wonderfully with the vanilla glaze and cheerful decoration.
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
Topping
- 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 your cookie dough.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly to incorporate flavor evenly throughout the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing gently until a soft, cohesive dough forms without overworking it.
- Form Dough Balls: Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a smooth ball, preparing for even baking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them to allow slight spreading as they bake.
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure the cookies bake evenly at the correct temperature.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges, indicating doneness.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely to avoid melting the glaze.
- Glaze Cookies: Drizzle the melted white chocolate or vanilla glaze evenly over each cooled cookie for a sweet, decorative finish.
- Add Sprinkles: While the glaze is still wet, sprinkle colorful sprinkles on top to add a festive and colorful touch to each bite.
- Set Glaze: Allow the glaze to fully set before serving or storing to preserve the visual appeal and texture.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
- Use parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and for easy cleanup.
- The glaze can be substituted with any preferred frosting or left off for a simpler cookie.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use dairy-free glaze.
