Description
These Whipped Shortbread Cookies offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture with rich buttery flavor. Light, airy, and easy to customize with toppings, they're an elegant and delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: chocolate drizzle, sprinkles, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Soften the butter by bringing it to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, place dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Gently flatten each cookie to 1/2 inch thick using your palm or a fork.
- Chill the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with desired toppings such as melted chocolate, sprinkles, or chopped nuts.
Notes
Customize your cookies with mix-ins like mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version. Dough can be made ahead and chilled for up to 3 days before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg