Whipped Shortbread Cookies
Whipped Shortbread Cookies are so festive! They are super easy to make, positively delicious, and are beautiful for the holidays.
Servings 28 cookies
Ingredients
- 8 ounces butter - softened
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp sprinkles of choice
- ½ cup chocolate melting wafers – if dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment and set aside.
- Whip the soft butter in the mixer using the paddle attachment.
- Slowly stir in the flour, confectioner’s sugar, cornstarch and vanilla until the dough pulls together.
- Use a 4 tsp cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Press a fork gently into the tops of the cookies.
- Add sprinkles – if desired.
- Bake for 14 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely before decorating with chocolate.
- To decorate, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl according to package directions.
- Dip each cookie halfway into the chocolate, place back on the parchment lined sheet and immediately add sprinkles before the chocolate solidifies again.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.