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Whipped Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Whipped Shortbread Cookies are light, tender, and buttery cookies made by beating butter and sugar until fluffy combined with flour and cornstarch. These delicate cookies are chilled before baking to achieve a perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture and decorated with sprinkles for a fun, festive touch.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 and ½ Cups Butter (at Room Temperature, salted)
  • ¾ Cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 2 and ¼ Cups All Purpose Flour
  • ¾ Cup Cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract (or Lemon extract or Orange extract)
  • ¼ Cup Sprinkles (of choice, non-pareils recommended)

Instructions

  1. Beat Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, using a stand mixer, beat the room temperature butter and confectioners' sugar for 4-5 minutes on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla (or lemon or orange) extract and mix well. If using a handheld mixer, beat on high speed.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: Turn the mixer to low speed and gradually add the sifted all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Beat just until combined and no streaks of flour remain to avoid overmixing.
  3. Form Dough Balls: Scoop and roll the dough into 36 equal-sized balls. If the dough feels too soft to handle, cover and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm up, which will make rolling easier and prevent sticking.
  4. Prepare for Chilling: Place the dough balls on a baking tray lined with parchment or a floured plate to prevent sticking. Flatten the tops gently with a fork dipped in cornstarch or flour, then sprinkle with your choice of sprinkles.
  5. Chill Dough Balls: Refrigerate the dough balls for about 2 hours or until very firm. To speed this up, you can chill them in the freezer until firm to the touch.
  6. Preheat Oven and Bake: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the cookies in batches, placing about 12 on a baking tray at a time, for 19-20 minutes or until the tops look set but not browned.
  7. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking tray before transferring them to a wire rack or serving plate to maintain their delicate texture.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is at room temperature to achieve the best whipped texture.
  • Sifting flour and cornstarch helps avoid lumps and creates a lighter cookie texture.
  • Do not overmix after adding dry ingredients, as this could affect the delicate crumb.
  • Chilling the dough balls is essential for maintaining their shape and texture during baking.
  • Baking at a low temperature (300°F) helps the cookies bake evenly without browning.
  • Use sprinkles of choice to customize the look and flavor of your cookies.

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