Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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Shortbread Cookies

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.

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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

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12 Responses to “Red Velvet Cupcakes & My New Favorite Way to Frost Cupcakes”

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    Bridget — February 19, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    You chose a great recipe! I’m glad you liked it. Did your friend like the recipe from Smitten Kitchen? I liked that one too, but it was a little more chocolately than I was looking for.

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    Sara Therese — February 19, 2009 at 5:25 pm

    What a cool way to frost! That is so nifty – can’t wait to try. Thanks, Jen!

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    Jen — February 19, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    Amy said her sister enjoyed them so they seemed to be well received. I wanted something bright red and without a ton of food coloring. Those are the main reasons I chose the recipe I did. Then I saw your comparison post while the cupcakes were in the oven, I saw your post and it reassured my choice!

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    kathleen & tom — February 19, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    Ooooooh brown sugar cream cheese frosting! I’m intrigued.

    Those look great!

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    kathleen & tom — February 19, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    Ooooooh brown sugar cream cheese frosting! I’m intrigued.

    Those look great!

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    Cathy — February 19, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    this looks great! I’ll have to try this to bring to work because my CWs only eat CMR’s red velvet cake!

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    Colleen — February 20, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    Ooh that frosting technique looks amazing! Give you most frosting to eat, too!

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    Sheila60526 — February 20, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    That gives me an idea! What if I put something else in the cone? Maybe a melted chocolate or something. Hmmm have to think about that. Beautiful post.

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    Jen — February 20, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    Yep Sheila – I do that all the time. If you look at the other cupcakes in my blog, I’ve stuffed bananas, peanut butter, jams etc in cupcakes. It’s probably my favorite way to make a cupcake!

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    Jennifer — February 26, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    I love removing the cone from my cupcakes as well. More yummy frosting!! 🙂

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    CB — March 7, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    Oooh I’ll have to try out this red velvet recipe and compare too. I think it’s so interesting that every RV recipe that is slightly different but basically the same can give you different taste results. Love the new frost method!
    /Clara

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    Kelsey — August 2, 2010 at 5:22 am

    So…I realize I’m seriously late to the party, but I’m so glad you like the red velvet recipe! The frosting sounds delish 🙂

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