Shortbread Cookie Recipe From the Market House in Disneyland

We are always looking for a good, sweet cookie and when Disney Parks Blog posted this one from Disneyland we thought it was perfect. A nice shortbread cookie with frosting that is shaped like Mickey seems like a perfect treat.

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Shortbread Cookie - Market House - Disneyland

A nice shortbread cookie with frosting that is shaped like Mickey.

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Course

Dessert, Snack

location

Disneyland, Market House

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Passive Time

15 Minutes

Servings

Cookies MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

SHORTBREAD COOKIE

• 2 cups butter softened
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 Egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Zest of one orange
• 5 cups all-purpose flour

CHOCOLATE TOPPING

• 20 ounces dark or white melting chocolate

Course Dessert, Snack location Disneyland, Market House Prep Time 5 Minutes Cook Time 20 Minutes Passive Time 15 Minutes Servings Cookies MetricUS Imperial Ingredients SHORTBREAD COOKIE 2 cups butter softened 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 Egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla Zest of one orange 5 cups all-purpose flour CHOCOLATE TOPPING 20 ounces dark or white melting chocolate

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Instructions

FOR SHORTBREAD COOKIES:

1. Cream butter and powdered sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment until fluffy.
2. Add egg whites, vanilla extract, and orange zest and mix on medium speed until egg whites are incorporated.
3. Add flour, one cup at a time, until just mixed. Shape into a ball and flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set them aside.
5. Roll dough on a floured surface into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
6. Cut into twelve Mickey Mouse-shaped cookies using a cookie cutter that is 3.7 inches tall and 3.95 inches wide.
7. Place 6 cookies on each prepared baking sheet. Chill in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
8. Bake for 17-20 minutes until the edges of the cookies begin to brown.
9. Cool on wire racks for 30 minutes.

FOR CHOCOLATE TOPPING:

1. Melt dipping chocolate in a medium bowl in the microwave according to package instructions.
2. Dip shortbread cookies in melted chocolate or white chocolate making sure to cover the top and sides of the cookie.
3. Set on wire racks and cool for 15 minutes, until chocolate is set.

Recipe Notes

This shortbread is really good enough to not even need any chocolate – it’s so buttery and delicious! 

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