Irresistible Whipped Shortbread Cookies
Delightfully tender and buttery cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Gradually sift in the flour and cornstarch, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Shape the dough into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet, leaving space in between.
- Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar or dip in chocolate, if desired.
Notes
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, whipped shortbread, easy baking