Melt-in-Your-Mouth Whipped Shortbread
A soft, buttery cookie that feels light on your tongue, perfect for holidays or tea time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) Powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (65g) Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Holiday Nonpareils (Red and Green sprinkles) for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar on high speed for 5 minutes until white and fluffy. Add the vanilla and beat again.
- Whisk together the flour and cornstarch, then gradually add to the butter mixture on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them gently.
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Dip a fork in cornstarch and press down on each cookie to flatten slightly.
- Sprinkle the tops with holiday nonpareils immediately.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until just set but not browned. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days. For freezing, freeze baked cookies on a tray and transfer to a bag once firm, storing for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: shortbread, cookies, dessert, holiday cookies, tea time treats