Description
Delightful Whipped Shortbread Cookies that melt in your mouth, offering a rich buttery flavor perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) icing sugar (powdered sugar)
- 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
- 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Decorative sprinkles or colored sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the icing sugar and mix until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in the cornstarch, flour, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined.
- Using a piping bag or cookie scoop, pipe or place rounded balls on the prepared baking sheets.
- Sprinkle decorative sprinkles or colored sugar on top if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing dough and feel free to experiment with flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg