Whipped Shortbread Cookies

Dive into the holiday spirit with these easy-to-make Whipped Shortbread Cookies, a recipe that requires minimal ingredients but delivers maximum flavor. Perfect for festive gatherings or a quiet cup of tea, these cookies are light, buttery, and utterly irresistible.

Effortlessly Delicious: Whipped Shortbread Cookies

With only six ingredients and no chilling required, these cookies are a breeze to whip up, making them ideal for last-minute baking. They’re not just easy; they’re also delightfully crumbly and melt in your mouth, thanks to the magic of whipped butter.

Pro Tips for Perfect Whipped Shortbread

1. Whip Well: Really work that butter and sugar until it’s pale and fluffy; this ensures light, airy cookies.
2. Gentle with Flour: Once you add flour, mix gently to keep the dough tender.
3. Cool Butter: Use softened butter, but it shouldn’t be oily or melty.
4. Uniform Cookies: Roll dough into consistent sizes for even baking.
5. Decoration: Get creative with sprinkles or sugar for a festive touch.

Whipped Shortbread Cookies Recipe

• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 12 minutes
• Total time: 27 minutes
• Servings: 35 cookies
• Equipment: Baking sheet, mixing bowls

These cookies are perfect for sharing and gifting, ensuring a touch of homemade love in every bite.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ teaspoon table salt
• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons (17 g) cornstarch
• Optional: Nonpareils, jimmies, or colored sanding sugar for decorating

Directions:

1. Preheat: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy and light in color, about 5 minutes.
3. Add Flavorings: Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and cornstarch.
5. Mix Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the prepared sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork dipped in powdered sugar.
7. Bake: Cook for 12 minutes until set but not browned. Let cool on the sheet before moving.

Enjoy Your Baking Success

These Whipped Shortbread Cookies are sure to be a hit, bringing a simple yet sophisticated touch to your holiday treats. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a thoughtful gift, they embody the spirit of the season with every buttery, crumbly bite.

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Ingredients

  

• Ingredients:
• 1 cup 226 g unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup 90 g powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ teaspoon table salt
• 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons 17 g cornstarch
• Optional: Nonpareils jimmies, or colored sanding sugar for decorating

Instructions

 

• Directions:
• Preheat: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy and light in color, about 5 minutes.
• Add Flavorings: Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
• Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and cornstarch.
• Mix Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
• Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the prepared sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork dipped in powdered sugar.
• Bake: Cook for 12 minutes until set but not browned. Let cool on the sheet before moving.
• Enjoy Your Baking Success
• These Whipped Shortbread Cookies are sure to be a hit, bringing a simple yet sophisticated touch to your holiday treats. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a thoughtful gift, they embody the spirit of the season with every buttery, crumbly bite.