Shortbread cookies are a classic dessert that can be enjoyed at any time of the year. They are simple to make and require only a few ingredients, so they are perfect for beginners. Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt Frosting: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until cookies are golden brown around the edges but still soft in center. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. For frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and confectioners’ sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla extract and mix well. Frost cooled cookies as desired ..
Funfetti Cookies
These vanilla shortbread cookies come alive with the addition of colorful funfetti! Perfect to make for birthdays, these cookies are wonderfully rich and buttery. The traditional shortbread dough is livened up with colored sprinkles to make them that little bit more special, without altering that delicious taste of a classic shortbread cookie. Be sure to try my Funfetti Donuts and Funfetti Pound Cake too!
How to Make Funfetti Shortbread Cookies
Beat the butter until creamy. Mix in the milk and vanilla. Add in the flour and powdered sugar to make a dough. Fold in the sprinkles. Wrap and chill the dough. Roll out and cut out the cookies. Bake and allow to cool.
These homemade shortbread cookies come together so easily and they are so rich and buttery, they literally melt in your mouth! The funfetti sprinkles add a wonderful pop of color that make them just a little extra special! I love that shortbread cookies have a pretty good shelf life, because of this they are great to give as homemade gifts. I mean, everyone loves to receive a cookie on their birthday! Be sure to make a double batch for the freezer! These melt-in-your-mouth funfetti shortbread cookies are a real treat! Whether you give them as birthday gifts, or just enjoy them with an afternoon cup of coffee, you’ll be pleased you made these! Add some color to your day! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
