Celebrate the season with our Festive Whipped Shortbread Cookies. These buttery delights melt in your mouth, with a tender crumb that’s made even more delightful by the joyous addition of colorful sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gifting, sharing at cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying by the glow of a twinkling tree, these cookies are a sweet embodiment of holiday magic.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, for rich flavor
- ½ cup powdered sugar, for sweetness and light texture
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, for structure
- ¼ cup cornstarch, for a tender bite
- ¼ teaspoon salt, to balance the sweetness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, for classic flavor
- Holiday sprinkles, for a festive touch
Instructions:
- Oven Preparation: Begin by preheating your oven to a gentle 300°F (150°C). Line your cookie sheets with parchment for easy removal.
- Whipping Butter: In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until it’s pale and fluffy, infusing the mixture with air for a light texture.
- Dry Ingredients: Gently mix in the flour, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla extract, creating a dough that’s delicate yet workable.
- Forming Cookies: With cornstarch-dusted hands, roll the dough into small balls, place them on your prepared sheets, and press each one with a fork for that classic shortbread pattern.
- Baking: Bake until the cookies are just set on top, taking care not to overbake to maintain their pale, inviting color.
Presentation Suggestion: Arrange these Whipped Shortbread Cookies on a festive plate or in a holiday tin for gifting. They’re perfect when paired with a cup of hot cocoa or mulled wine for those cozy winter evenings.
