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Frosted Shortbread Cookies
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Frosted Shortbread Cookies

Easy Frosted Shortbread Cookies are soft, buttery, and topped with sweet frosting, and sprinkles. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cookie, frosted, shortbread
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 162kcal

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1 cup butter softened - (2 sticks) unsalted
  • ¾ cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt

Icing

  • 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk 2-3 tbsp + more for desired consistency
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract or almond - if desired

Food coloring (optional)

Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Cookies

  • Combine the butter, confectioner’s sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Slowly mix the two together until the sugar has moistened, then increase the speed and whip for another 30 seconds to combine.
  • Slowly stir in the flour and salt until just combined.
  • Shape the dough into a disk and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface or silicone mat. Roll to approx ¼” thickness.
  • Use cookie cutters to cut into the desired shapes.
  • Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Icing

  • Whisk the confectioner’s sugar with the milk and vanilla in a medium bowl, adding more milk a little at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
  • Stir in food coloring to tint the icing - if desired.
  • Spread or pipe onto the cooled cookies and add any sprinkles or decorations if desired before the icing hardens.
  • Let the icing set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.5mg | Net Carbohydrates: 8g