Whipped Shortbread Cookies
Light and buttery whipped shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for an elegant dessert or afternoon tea treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whip the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Sift together the flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Use a spatula to fold the dough gently until it comes together.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe 1.5-inch swirls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra touch, dust the cooled cookies with additional powdered sugar or dip half of each cookie in melted dark chocolate.
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