Whipped Shortbread Cookies
Meltinyourmouth whipped shortbread cookies recipe Easy ultimate shortbread
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together in a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer for 3-5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- If the dough is too soft to handle, wrap it in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. Shortbread cookies should be pale.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. They are very delicate when warm.
- Dust with powdered sugar, dip in chocolate, or serve as sandwich cookies.
Notes
Experience pure holiday magic with these Whipped Shortbread Cookies! Their delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture comes from incorporating air into the butter. Easy to make with simple ingredients, perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges or a cozy night in.