Frosted Shortbread Cookies with Sprinkles Recipe

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Frosted Shortbread Cookies with Sprinkles Recipe

Frosted Shortbread Cookies with Sprinkles are a delectable and festive treat that are ideal for any occasion. For a colourful and tasty finish, the buttery shortbread cookies are studded with rainbow sprinkles and topped with a sweet glaze and more sprinkles.

Ingredients

1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temp
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2-3 tablespoons milk

Time Needed

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
Combine the butter, granulated sugar, and confectioners' sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat until light and fluffy.
Add the flour, salt, and vanilla extract and mix until a dough forms.
Add the rainbow sprinkles and mix well.
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch on a floured surface.
(6 mm).
Cut out desired shapes with a cookie cutter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the cookies to completely cool before frosting them.
Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and enough milk to make a smooth, pourable frosting in a small bowl.
Drizzle the frosting over the cookies, then immediately top with more rainbow sprinkles.
Before serving, allow the frosting to set.