Description
Classic Whipped Shortbread Cookies are delicate, buttery treats with a light and crumbly texture. Made with simple ingredients like butter, powdered sugar, flour, and cornstarch, these cookies are whipped to a fluffy consistency before baking at a low temperature to achieve a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for festive occasions, they can be decorated with sprinkles or drizzled with chocolate for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
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Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Decoration
- Festive sprinkles
- Melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter in a large bowl for about 3 to 5 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Sugar: Mix in the powdered sugar with the creamed butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the sweetness is evenly incorporated.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch, then add them to the butter mixture along with vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms without overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or piping bag, place small mounds of dough evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle festive sprinkles on top for a decorative touch.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden while the tops remain pale, indicating perfect doneness without overbaking.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet to set their shape before transferring them to a wire rack to cool further.
- Optional Decoration: Once cooled, drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies for an extra layer of flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender and prevent them from becoming tough.
- Use softened butter for the best creaming results and light texture.
- Baking at a lower temperature helps maintain the delicate texture and prevents browning on top.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter.
