Easter Bonnet Shortbread Cookies
"Adults and children will enjoy cutting out and decorating Easter bonnet cookies. To streamline the process, prepare the cookies beforehand - they freeze well for up to 2 weeks. Let the kids ice and adorn their cookies with a variety of decorations, from sanding sugars to sugared flowers...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cookies:
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1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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For the Icing:
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2 egg whites, or 4 tablespoons meringue powder mixed with 1/2 cup warm water
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4 cups (1 pound) confectioners' sugar
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Paste food coloring in various colors
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For the Decorations:
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Colored sugar crystals, sanding sugar, sprinkles, candy dots, and/or small sugared flowers
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