🍪 Whipped Shortbread Cookies ❄️✨

Delicate, buttery cookies that melt in your mouth—perfect for holidays, tea time, or gifting!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• Sprinkles or colored sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually mix into butter mixture until just combined. Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
4. Shape Cookies: Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto baking sheet. Flatten gently with fork or fingers. Add sprinkles if desired.
5. Bake: Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Watch closely!
6. Cool: Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Bake Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~25 minutes
• Yield: ~24 cookies
• Kcal: ~120 kcal per cookie

✨ Light, sweet, and festive—these cookies are a timeless treat for any celebration!