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Whipped Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

Description

Whipped Shortbread Cookies are delicate, buttery treats with a light and fluffy texture achieved by whipping the butter and sugar before baking. These classic cookies are simple to make, featuring a tender crumb and optional festive toppings like sprinkles or cherries to add a pop of color. Perfect for teatime or holiday celebrations, they bake quickly and yield a lovely batch of melt-in-your-mouth delights.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Optional Toppings

  • Sprinkles
  • Cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature by the time the cookies are ready to bake.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color. This creates the airy texture characteristic of whipped shortbread.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour and salt into the creamed mixture, stirring gently until the dough is well combined but not overworked.
  4. Prepare piping bag: Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip for shaping the cookies.
  5. Pipe onto baking sheet: Pipe small mounds or shapes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart to allow for gentle spreading.
  6. Add toppings: If desired, decorate the cookies with sprinkles or place cherries on top for a festive touch before baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges just start to turn a light golden color, ensuring a tender crumb.
  8. Cool and serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool completely before serving to allow them to set and retain their shape.

Notes

  • Use softened butter, not melted, to achieve the best whipped texture.
  • Do not overmix once flour is added; this helps keep the cookies tender.
  • Chilling the dough slightly before piping can help maintain cookie shapes.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
  • Experiment with flavored extracts like vanilla or almond for added aroma.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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