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easy whipped shortbread cookies with festive sprinkles on a white plate

Easy Whipped Shortbread Cookies

These Easy Whipped Shortbread Cookies are light, fluffy and literally melt in your mouth.
5 from 17 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: whipped shortbread, whipped shortbread cookies, whipped shortbread cookies recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Donnalea

Equipment

stand mixer
baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1½ cups flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325˚F.
  • On low speed, mix together butter and powdered sugar and vanilla till combined.
  • Gradually add flour and cornstarch. Turn mixer to medium high and whip until very fluffy and color turns white.
  • Using a cookie scoop or by teaspoon, drop onto cookie sheets.
  • Flatten with a fork dipped in icing sugar and bake for 10 minutes, or until slightly browned. Remove before they turn brown on the bottom

Notes

  • Use colored sugar to decorate, or maraschino cherries cut in half would be lovely as well.
  • Work with butter that is at room temperature for easier blending.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.4mg