These whipped shortbread cookies are a delightful treat perfect for holiday baking. With their buttery texture and melt-in-your-mouth quality, they make an excellent addition to your Christmas cookies lineup.
This soft cookie recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with festive sprinkles for a cheerful touch. Enjoy these cookies with family and friends during the holiday season.
Easy Whipped Shortbread Cookies
These shortbread cookies are light and airy, thanks to the whipped method of preparation. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Festive sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If desired, add festive sprinkles on top of each cookie.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should remain soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 100kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
