Description
Buttery shortbread cookies dotted with nebula-like colors, topped with edible glitter, perfect for parties or afternoon treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Edible glitter for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and salt, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into portions and tint with food colors, swirling to create a galaxy effect.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly and sprinkle with edible glitter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
If the dough is too sticky, chill for 15-20 minutes. For vibrant colors, use gel food coloring and limit mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, shortbread, galaxy, dessert, edible glitter