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Eat Your Own Name – Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread cookies which are made special by using the alphabet cookie cutters! If you are having a party, these make an excellent return gift option!

When I was planning my son’s birthday party,  I was clear that I wanted to bake something special for the kids to take home. I debated on giving them brownies or muffins, but somehow, I was too convinced on those ideas. I wanted to give them something which was more personal and that is when I thought, why not shortbread cookies with their own name?

I had alphabet cookie cutters at home which were begging to be used, anyway 😀 And next began the search for what cookies to make. In my mind, I was oscillating between sugar cookies, butter cookies, and shortbread cookies. I finally choose the shortbread cookies because I love how they melt in the mouth. Another advantage is that one can easily shape them using cookie cutters.

So I turned to my favorite site Joy of Baking for a shortbread cookies recipe and off started the process!

 

I got about 100 alphabet cookies from the quantities I have put below in the recipe. If you look at the original recipe, I made it three times or simply reduce the quantity from my recipe,  if you to want lesser number of cookies. Also, this batter freezes well, so you can make and freeze it and just pop it out whenever you need to make them.

I thoroughly enjoyed making these shortbread cookies. Baking for kids is so satisfying, a small thing makes them happy and the joy on their faces make up for every hardship, that one might have gone through.

Also, my little one helped me through and through with this one 😀 Right from mixing using the machine to sprinkling the sugar candies and cutting the alphabets. The observation he made was ‘Mumma, this is just like clay but softer :)’

 

 

The cookies that came out were also very delicious and very soft. They were sweetened the right amount for kids and that slight crunch that came in the mouth with those sugar candies were amazing! My MIL actually told me that these are the best cookies she has ever had and such a compliment coming from mother in law! Of course, I am in seventh heaven 😉

Also they were a big big hit with the kids! So go on and try this simple recipe to make your party extra special!

Eat your own name - Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread cookies which are made special by using the alphabet cookie cutters! If you are having a party, these make an excellent return gift option!  
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Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine british

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups butter
  • 2 cups sugar powdered
  • 3 tsps vanilla
  • 2 tsps lemon zest
  • 1/2 - 1 cup sugar cookie candies for the toppings

Instructions
 

  • Cream the butter till soft and creamy. If you have a standing mixer, this can be done using the creaming blade for a minute or if you are using your hands (I love to cream by hand because its so nice) put the butter on the shelf and move your hands in a round motion on the butter till about 2 minutes.
  • Add sugar to it and continue the same process till creamy and fluffy (You can use the normal mixie too, but I think the result would wary a little)
  • Put in the vanilla and the flour and mix untill just about incorporated to form a soft dough. Please note that the dough will be very soft.
  • Make a ball, wrap it in a parchment/butter paper and refrigerate it for at least an hour. I chilled it for about 2 hours and it worked well. This is a very important step here, if you skip this, you will not be able to handle the dough at all as will be too soft to roll or shape.
  • Take out a little amount of the dough, flatten it using a rolling pin or hand on a dusted surface.
  • Sprinkle some sugar candies on top of the rolled out dough and cut using the cookie cutter and place it on a lined cookie sheet, also remember to keep the dough back in the fridge. And try to minimize the reuse. It will be difficult to handle the second time round.
  • Keep the cookies for chilling for about 15 minutes so that they retain the shape while baking,
  • In the meanwhile, heat the oven at about 175C.
  • Bake the cookies in the center rack for about 8 minutes, allow them to cool and pack it off.

Notes

 
I think everyone knows by now that I am sending them to Artsy Craftsy Edible crafts 😀
And I am also sending this to Bake-Off.
If you make this, share a picture with me on twitter, instagram or Facebook? I would love to hear what you have to say about it !
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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Appetizers & Sides// Breakfast & Brunch// Cookies// Desserts// Healthy Bakes// International Desserts// Kid-Friendly// Snack Box Recipes// Tea Time Snacks27 Comments

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Comments

  1. Phoenixritu says

    December 16, 2010 at 10:47 am

    I marvel at the effort you make. Looks yummy!

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  2. Swaram says

    December 16, 2010 at 11:01 am

    I loved them 😀
    Aww I luv the li’l helper and wow @ his observation 🙂

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  3. Srivalli Jetti says

    December 16, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Aw..mons that surely looks wonderful..wish you had send this for Kid’s delight event..holiday special. Would have loved to circulate this! mummies will surely be happy..

    Reply
  4. Shruti Artsycraftsymom says

    December 16, 2010 at 11:26 am

    yayyyyyyyyyyy!! When can i drop by Mon??? …. I’m drooling over these n so would my daughter.. shez crazy about everything P.

    Reply
  5. Aathira says

    December 16, 2010 at 11:43 am

    Amazing Monika 🙂 I am sure the kids at Ojas’ party would have been thrilled munching on the alphabets 😀

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  6. Preeti says

    December 16, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    Madam Goddess…I bow to thee…. Can I please fall at your feet?

    Reply
  7. Roopa says

    December 16, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    You have loads of patience!! These are amazing, I am sure all the kids loved them

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  8. Munchkin's Mom says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    love this idea…looks like you’ve really taken to joyofbaking.com..you seriously cant go wrong with their recipes..

    Reply
  9. Shivani says

    December 18, 2010 at 6:51 am

    Lovely! Showed mom the pics and she was mighty impressed with the idea and all the effort you put in 🙂
    PS where did you get this mixer from?

    Reply
  10. D says

    December 18, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    Wow! That’s awesome! I love the idea of baking cookies as party favours. That must be a lot of hard work. Well done!

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  11. d says

    December 21, 2010 at 9:24 am

    i can vouch for these cookies! they were yumm. and my kids get blogged about too!

    ps – i want credit for the original alphabet cookie cutter idea. i don’t blog, so the only place i can get any credit for anything is your blog :-)))

    Reply
  12. monikamanchanda says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:07 am

    yes yes darling D u do get credit for this I will update the post right away 😛 and what do I get in return of giving u so much credit???

    Reply
  13. monikamanchanda says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:08 am

    thank u so much D

    Reply
  14. monikamanchanda says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:08 am

    thanks roopa and welcome here

    Reply
  15. monikamanchanda says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:09 am

    oh yes I totally love that site love it

    Reply
  16. monikamanchanda says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:09 am

    will u thank auntie from my side?

    Reply
  17. monikamanchanda says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:10 am

    he he yes yes preethi I do keep my feet clean 😉

    Reply
  18. monikamanchanda says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:11 am

    yeah specially the elders one had so much fun reading their names out

    Reply
  19. monikamanchanda says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:11 am

    shruti yes we must meet I have to take my prize too remember?

    Reply
  20. monikamanchanda says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:12 am

    yeah valli I wanted to post this before 15th to send it there but was so busy just couldnt do it plus I had already sent one cookie recipe so I thought it would be too much 😉

    Reply
  21. monikamanchanda says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:14 am

    thank u so much Ritu I really love doing it I guess

    Reply
  22. monikamanchanda says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:15 am

    u really love him I can see that 😛

    Reply
  23. The Wizardspost says

    December 23, 2010 at 2:43 am

    Very Innovative, I must say.
    Great Post !

    Reply
  24. monikamanchanda says

    December 23, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    thank u so much and welcome here the wizard post

    Reply
  25. Noodlehead says

    December 24, 2010 at 9:42 am

    Mon, I have quite a few things to say on this one. a) you’re amazing, babe and ojas is one lucky boy b) it’s SO sweet of you to take so much pain to make the little ones happy c) i’m SO stealing your idea for Bonbon’s budday (in April!) d) better still i’ll hound you for return gift ideas in March 😀 e) I hate you because you have a stand mixer f) (i’m scared to ask) are the alphabet cookie cutters available in blore? g) merry christmas and happy hols sweetie!

    Reply
  26. d says

    December 24, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    the only thing i can give you in return right now is a chance to spend christmas with my plumber and mason!!! (coz thats what i am doing 🙂
    and you did’nt update your post – so no christmas with ym mason for you :-)))

    Reply
  27. monikamanchanda says

    December 28, 2010 at 4:36 am

    ha ha ha thank u so much for the lovely comment u gals are good for my ego u know 😉

    now to ur ques – pls feel free to call and chat I would be happy to help

    and no those alphabet cutters are from US… actually got someone to bring me a 101 cookie cutter which includes various shapes, alphabets and nos

    merry xmas to u too darling

    Reply

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Monika is an ex-IT person turned into a food blogger, consultant, home baker and an amateur food photographer. She loves music, writing, food, and travel, but not necessarily in that order ;)

Sin-A-Mon Tales is a canvas for her food memories. Apart from Sin -A- Mon Tales, Monika also writes for many online websites and publications. She's an avid reader and can always be found with a book in her bag, which mostly is as bright as her. She's an obsessive traveler and is always looking for the next food story. Read More…

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