Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Whipped Shortbread Cookies, where buttery goodness meets a melt-in-your-mouth texture. These cookies are incredibly easy to make and are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy afternoon tea. Crafted with just a handful of pantry staples, these cookies can be customized with various extracts and sprinkles for added flair. Their light, airy consistency, achieved through a unique whipping method, is sure to impress friends and family alike. Bake up a batch today and treat yourself to these irresistible sweet bites!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and ½ cups room temperature salted butter
- ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 and ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (or lemon/orange extract)
- ¼ cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat room temperature butter and confectioners' sugar with a stand mixer on medium-high speed for 4-5 minutes until fluffy. Add flavorings and mix again.
- Reduce the speed to low and gradually incorporate sifted flour and cornstarch until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Roll dough into 36 equal-sized balls. If too soft, chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Place on parchment-lined baking trays, press tops with a fork dipped in cornstarch/flour, and add sprinkles if desired.
- Chill dough balls for approximately 2 hours before preheating the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Bake for 19-20 minutes or until tops appear set but not browned. Cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg