🍪 Glazed and Sugared Shortbread Recipe 🍪
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Glazed and Sugared Shortbread cookies, perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a sweet treat any time of day.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Scottish, European, Low Protein, Kid Friendly, Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick’s Day, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Yield: 48 two-inch cookies
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 83.2
- Fat Content: 3.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 10.2mg
- Sodium Content: 12.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 11.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 7.7g
- Protein Content: 0.5g
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 3/4 cups |
| Cornstarch | 1/4 cup |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Water | 1 tablespoon |
| Powdered sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Sugar (for glazing) | 1 cup |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
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Cream Butter: In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter using an electric mixer until fluffy and light. This should take approximately 3 minutes on medium speed.
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Incorporate Flavor: Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined with the butter.
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Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch using a floured rolling pin.
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Cut Out Shapes: Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes from the dough. Place the cut-out shapes onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving a little space between each cookie.
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Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are lightly browned around the edges.
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Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare Glaze: In a shallow dish, stir together the water and powdered sugar until a smooth glaze forms.
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Glaze and Sugar: Dip the top edge of each cooled cookie into the glaze, then immediately dip it into the granulated sugar. Alternatively, if dipping is difficult, use a small clean paintbrush to apply the glaze onto the surface of the cookies, then sprinkle with sugar.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the glaze has set, serve your Glazed and Sugared Shortbread cookies and enjoy the delightful combination of buttery sweetness!
These Glazed and Sugared Shortbread cookies are not only delicious but also easy to make, making them perfect for various occasions from holiday gatherings to everyday snacking. Enjoy their melt-in-your-mouth texture and delightful sugary finish with a cup of tea or coffee for a truly satisfying treat! 🎉🍪
