Whipped Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups Butter
at Room Temperature , salted
- ¾ Cup Confectioners' Sugar
- 2 ¼ Cups All Purpose Flour
- ¾ Cup Cornstarch
- 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract or Lemon extract or Orange extract
- ¼ Cup Sprinkles)
of choice
Directions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl beat butter and confectioners' sugar for 3-4 minutes. Don't skimp on the beating time for light textured cookies. Add flavorings at this point (if adding) and give it a whirl too.
- 2
Next add in sifted flour and cornstarch in the bowl and beat only till combined.
- 3
Scoop and roll into 36 equal sized cookie balls. Place cookie dough balls on a pre-lined baking tray or on a large plate (coated with little flour) to avoid the dough balls from sticking to the plate. Press their tops with a cornstarch/flour dipped fork and top with sprinkles.
- 4
Now chill the dough balls for about 2 hours in fridge or till they are very firm to touch. Pro Tip: To speed up this process, you may chill the dough balls in freezer until firm.
- 5
Let dough balls chill in the fridge/freezer till you preheat the oven. I usually bake 12 cookies on a tray at a time.
- 6
When ready to bake preheat oven at 300 deg F and bake cookies for 19-20 minutes. Or till their tops look set.
- 7
Allow to cool on the baking tray.
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About this Recipe
Searching for that perfect, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread that's unbelievably easy to make? These Whipped Shortbread Cookies are your answer, delivering rich, buttery flavor with minimal effort, making them an instant favorite in your home. This recipe brings you the quintessential comforting cookie experience.
The secret to their signature soft, tender texture lies in the 'whipped' salted butter combined with the perfect balance of all-purpose flour and cornstarch. This ensures a delicate crumb that truly melts in your mouth, unlike denser shortbread varieties. It's the simple technique of whipping that makes these cookies so special and gives them their signature lightness.
Prepare for a cookie that's exquisitely buttery, with a tender crumb that practically dissolves on your tongue. Each bite offers a satisfying richness, complemented by your choice of pure vanilla, lemon, or orange extract. The addition of sprinkles adds a delightful visual appeal and a touch of fun to these already enchanting treats. They're a delightful and straightforward baking project, yielding impressively delicious results.
Easily personalize your batch by swapping out the pure vanilla extract for a vibrant lemon extract or a zesty orange extract to match your mood or occasion. You can also get creative with different types of sprinkles, from colorful non-pareils to elegant sanding sugar, to make them truly your own for any celebration or simple pleasure.
These delightful cookies are perfect for an afternoon tea, a simple dessert after dinner, or a lovely addition to any holiday cookie platter. Serve them with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a truly comforting experience that brings smiles all around.