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Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies

Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies for a Delightful Tea Time

These Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies are visually stunning and melt-in-your-mouth, making them perfect for tea time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softening to room temperature ensures easy creaming.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Opt for granulated over powdered for texture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond extract is a great substitute.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances all flavors.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Feel free to use gluten-free flour if desired.
For the Decoration
  • 1/4 cup pastel-colored sanding sugar Sprinkles for crunch and appeal.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add vanilla extract and blend into the mixture.
  3. Incorporate salt and flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  6. Roll out the chilled dough to 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Cut out flower shapes and place them on the baking sheet.
  8. Sprinkle cookies with sanding sugar and press lightly.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for better mixing. Chilling the dough helps maintain shape during baking.

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