Whipped shortbread cookies are a Santa-approved combination of rich buttery flavor and a crumbly melt-in-your-mouth texture that is simply irresistible.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword How Do I Make Whipped Shortbread Cookies, How To Make Whipped Shortbread Cookies, Whipped Shortbread Cookies, Whipped Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 30Cookies
Calories 101kcal
Author Kathleen
Ingredients
1cupunsalted butter,softened
1cupconfectioners' sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/8 teaspoonsalt
2cupsall-purpose flour
nonpareils or jimmies
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In the bowl of a standup mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla, and salt on medium speed for 8 minutes.
Mix in the flour, just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Lightly press the cookies with a fork. Sprinkle with nonpareils.
Bake for 20-22 minutes or until bottoms are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then remove to wire racks and cool completely.