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Whipped shortbread cookies are light as air with a delicious buttery flavor. They melt in your mouth because they're so soft, and only require a few simple ingredients.
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Whipped Shortbread Cookies

Whipped shortbread cookies are light as air with a delicious buttery flavor. They melt in your mouth because they're so soft, and only require a few simple ingredients.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas Cookies, Shortbread, Whipped Shortbread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 24 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300F degrees and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or baking mats. 
  • In a large bowl beat the butter and powdered sugar until very fluffy and aerated (at least 5 minutes.
  • Mix in the flour, cornstarch, salt and vanilla extract. 
  • Dust your hands with cornstarch, then form the dough into balls about 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon in size.
  • Place on the lined cookie sheets and press down the top of each cookie with the tines of a fork dipped in cornstarch (this prevents sticking). Add a few sprinkles to the top of each cookie.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the tops look set.