Whipped Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These Whipped Shortbread Cookies are a holiday favorite with their melt-in-your-mouth texture and buttery flavor. Easy to make and delightful to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Holiday sprinkles or maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat Butter: In a large bowl, beat softened butter for 5–7 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until airy.
- Form and Bake: Drop dough onto baking sheet, flatten, decorate, and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Whip the butter thoroughly for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
