# What You'll Need:
→ Shortbread Base
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Vanilla Frosting
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
07 - 2 tablespoons milk
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Decoration
10 - 1/4 cup star-shaped sprinkles
11 - Edible glitter or sanding sugar (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and salt; mix until just combined and a soft dough forms.
03 - Press dough evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
04 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
05 - Beat softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add milk, vanilla extract, and salt; beat until fluffy and spreadable.
06 - Spread frosting evenly over the cooled shortbread layer.
07 - Sprinkle star-shaped sprinkles and optionally edible glitter or sanding sugar over the frosting.
08 - Chill for 15 minutes to set frosting, then lift the bars out of the pan using parchment paper and cut into 12 pieces.
