Description
Whipped Shortbread Cookies are delicate, buttery treats with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, achieved by whipping softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. These cookies are lightly flavored and topped with sprinkles for a festive touch, baked low and slow to a perfect pale golden finish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- Sprinkles, for topping
Instructions
- Beat butter and sugar: In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand-held electric mixer to beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together for at least 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, which ensures a tender cookie texture.
- Combine dry ingredients and chill dough: Mix in the all-purpose flour and cornstarch just until combined. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up the dough and make it easier to handle.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 300°F (149°C) to prepare for baking the cookies at a low temperature for gentle cooking.
- Shape cookies and decorate: Divide the dough ball into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a smooth ball. Dip a fork into cornstarch to prevent sticking, then gently press it onto the top of each cookie dough ball to create a patterned imprint. Add sprinkles on top as desired.
- Bake and cool: Place the formed cookies on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 18-19 minutes, until the cookies are just set and lightly golden on the bottom. Remove from oven, let cool on the cookie sheet briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading during baking.
- Use softened butter, not melted, for best whipping results.
- Pressing the fork dipped in cornstarch helps create a neat pattern without sticking.
- These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Optional: add a pinch of salt to enhance the buttery flavor if using unsalted butter.
