Frosted Shortbread Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Cream butter, suagar, vanilla. Add egg and beat well.
  2. Stir in sifted dry ingredients. Stir well and form into disk.
  3. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  4. Roll out dough 1/4 to 1/2 inches thick and cut out in favorite shapes.
  5. Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes at 375 degrees.
  7. Transfer on rack until cool.
  8. Combine cream chees, butter, powdered sugar, milk and extract and mix well until very smooth. Adjust to desired consistency with additional milk or powdered sugar. Tint to desired shades. Store in tighly covered containers.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

925 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 36.8g 47% DV
Carbs 125g 45% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 40.1g 80% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16807mg 100% DV
Potassium 4418.5mg 94% DV
Cholesterol 163.5mg 55% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 138.3mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 192.5mg 15% DV
Iron 4.6mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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