Irresistible Whipped Shortbread Cookies
Delightfully light and crumbly cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion and easy for novice bakers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with a mixer until fluffy and light in color, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl over 1-2 minutes.
- Add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop small mounds of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze in a freezer-safe container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg