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Perfect Galentines Pink Sprinkle Sweetheart Tray

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A charming and easy-to-make pink sprinkle shortbread tray perfect for celebrations like Galentine’s Day, bridal showers, or any festive occasion. Features a buttery shortbread base topped with creamy pink glaze and festive sprinkles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons whole milk or dairy-free milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Few drops of red or pink food coloring (gel preferred)
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup pink and white sprinkles (mix of jimmies, nonpareils, and sugar hearts)
  • Optional: edible glitter or shimmer dust

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Alternatively, use a sturdy wooden spoon.
  3. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Slowly add to butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. If dough is too wet, add more flour a tablespoon at a time.
  5. Press dough evenly into prepared pan using fingers or spatula.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center is set. Check after 20 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  7. Cool shortbread completely on a cooling rack.
  8. Prepare pink glaze by whisking powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring until smooth. Add more milk as needed for a thick but pourable consistency.
  9. Pour glaze evenly over cooled shortbread and spread gently with a spatula.
  10. Sprinkle pink and white sprinkles generously over wet glaze. Optionally dust with edible glitter.
  11. Let tray sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow glaze to set before slicing.
  12. For heart shapes, cut tray into squares, chill for 15 minutes, then press heart-shaped cookie cutter into each square.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for best creaming results. Do not overmix dough after adding flour to keep shortbread tender. Cool shortbread completely before glazing to prevent melting. Adjust glaze consistency by adding milk slowly. Use sprinkles that won’t melt easily. For neat heart shapes, chill tray before cutting.

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Keywords: Galentines, pink sprinkle tray, shortbread, sweet treat, celebration dessert, easy dessert, party tray, gluten-free option, dairy-free option

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