Shortbread Cookies with Jelly Tots Recipe
A fun and simple twist on traditional shortbread cookies, topped with colorful Jelly Tots for an extra burst of flavor and sweetness. These buttery cookies are perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: Approx. 20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: british
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups flour
- 250g margarine
- ½ cup icing sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla essence
- Jelly Tots (as needed for topping)
Instructions
- Cream the Margarine and Icing Sugar:
Cream the margarine and icing sugar together until light and fluffy. - Add Vanilla Essence:
Mix in the vanilla essence until well combined. - Make the Dough:
Gradually add the flour and mix until a dough forms. - Pipe the Dough:
Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe small rounds onto a baking sheet. - Top with Jelly Tots:
Place a Jelly Tot on top of each cookie. - Refrigerate:
Refrigerate the cookies for about 10 minutes before baking. - Bake:
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
Notes
- Adjust the baking time based on your oven and the size of your cookies.
- Keep an eye on them to avoid burning, as shortbread cookies can brown quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg