Shortbread Cookies

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Shortbread Cookies are a classic cookie that is often overlooked. I was always the weird one who ordered a box of shortbread cookies while others were ordering caramel delights and thin mints. I had no idea making Shortbread Cookies was so easy. Three simple ingredients come together in just a few minutes. You could be enjoying a Shortbread Cookie about 20 minutes after you print this recipe.

My sister thought these would be better with some sprinkles on them. In fact, she rolled some of her Snickerdoodles in sparkly sprinkles and we dubbed them Sparkledoodles. But I digress. I do agree that these could be made even more festive by rolling the edges in some sprinkles.

Two Years Ago: Goat Cheese and Tomato Tarts and S’mores Cookie Bars
Three Years Ago: Black Bean Cakes

Shortbread Cookies

Yield: 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 cups flour

Directions:

Cream butter and powdered sugar. Add flour gradually and stir, eventually working with hands.

Form into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Flatten with a cookie press, fork, or bottom of a glass.

Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until just slightly browned at edges.

Recipe from Me Likey Food

Cookies, Dessert

2 comments »

10 Responses to “Watermelon cupcakes”

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Joelen — August 3, 2008 at 11:57 pm

How adorable!! So creative and I’m sure delicious too!
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Carrie — August 4, 2008 at 12:20 am

Those are SOOO cute!
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Sarah — August 4, 2008 at 1:50 am

Those may be the cutest cupcakes I’ve ever seen!
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Katie — August 4, 2008 at 11:28 am

Oh my goodness! HOW CUTE! I seriously LOVe this idea! I’m so starring these to make! Thanks!
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~Amber~ — August 5, 2008 at 12:16 pm

These are so adorable!!
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sterling — August 7, 2008 at 4:31 pm

Fabulous idea. I think your idea of the two shades of green was great too!
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Ivy — August 18, 2008 at 9:17 pm

Cool! I love watermelon. These look like so much fun, kids would go crazy for these. 🙂
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Nate — August 21, 2008 at 8:10 pm

Beyond being probably the best looking summer cupcakes invented. I have to give props to the chef on the taste front as well. These were highly popular at said cookout and were demolished by all.
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Marija — September 24, 2008 at 2:48 pm

I love them! So creative!
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Jacqueline — July 22, 2020 at 11:34 am

Do I have to put in coffee? I can’t stand coffee at all.

Shortbread Cookies