Description
Melt-in-your-mouth whipped shortbread cookies with a light, buttery texture and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence, these cookies are quick, easy, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: Sprinkles, chocolate chips, or a dusting of powdered sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Mix in vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually sift in flour and cornstarch, mixing gently to form a soft dough. Do not overmix.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
- Optionally, flatten slightly and decorate with sprinkles or chocolate chips.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for edges to just start turning golden.
- Cool cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough for 10-15 minutes can prevent spreading if the butter is too soft.
For gluten-free cookies, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120 kcal (per cookie, based on 24 cookies)
