Whipped Shortbread Cookies
These easy, melt-in-your-mouth whipped shortbread cookies are a buttery, irresistible treat and a perfect addition to a holiday cookie tray.
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 94kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cornstarch
- Optional: nonpareils or jimmies for decorating
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until VERY light and fluffy, about 5 minutes on medium speed. Stir in vanilla.
- On low speed, gradually add flour, salt and cornstarch until blended.
- With hands lightly dusted with additional cornstarch, pinch off pieces of dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Press lightly with a fork dipped in cornstarch to make impression. Sprinkle with nonpareils or jimmies.
- Bake at 300 degrees F for 20-22 minutes or until bottoms are golden and tops are set. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg