Easy classic shortbread cookies filled with sprinkles in traditional Mardi Gra colors. All you need is five simple ingredients to make these easy shortbread cookies. They are perfect for a fun last minute dessert to bake this Mardi Gra that everyone will love.
The only five ingredients that you need for these cookies is butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and some green, purple, and gold colored sprinkles. All of the ingredients are mixed together in a large mixing bowl until it is fully combined. Roll the cookie dough into balls, and flatten each one slightly. Place the cookies onto a large ungreased baking sheet and bake until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly browned.
Mardi Gra Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup green, purple, and gold sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine butter with powdered sugar until fluffy. Add in vanilla extract, and mix until smooth. Add in the flour, mix until it is fully combined. Fold in the sprinkles.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls, and flatten each one slightly, place the cookies onto a large ungreased baking sheet at least 2-inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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