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Plate of butter cookies with sprinkles served on a gray countertop.

Classic Melt-in-Your-Mouth Whipped Shortbread Cookies

These classic Whipped Shortbread Cookies are irresistibly buttery, delicately light, and melt in your mouth. With just a handful of pantry staples, they’re quick to make and perfect for holidays or everyday treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday Baking, Scottish
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups butter (salted, at room temperature)
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sprinkles (nonpareils recommended)

Equipment

  • stand mixer or electric hand mixer
  • large mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • parchment paper-lined baking sheets
  • cookie scoop Optional, for uniform cookies
  • fork For pressing decorative pattern

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and confectioners' sugar for 4-5 minutes on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract (or other chosen flavoring) and beat briefly until combined.
  3. On low speed, gradually add the sifted flour and cornstarch. Mix until just combined and no dry streaks remain.
  4. Roll the dough into 36 equal-sized balls. Chill for 10–15 minutes if dough is too soft to handle.
  5. Place dough balls on parchment-lined trays. Gently press tops with a fork dipped in flour or cornstarch. Add sprinkles.
  6. Chill the decorated cookies in the fridge for 2 hours or freeze for 30–45 minutes until firm.
  7. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  8. Bake for 19–20 minutes or until tops are set and edges are just barely golden.
  9. Let cookies cool completely on baking trays before handling.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.1gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 240IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Butter must be truly room temperature soft but not greasy. Chill the dough thoroughly before baking to prevent excessive spreading. Use cornstarch for that melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. For a festive twist, swap in lemon or almond extract, or top with jam, nuts, or chocolate drizzle.

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