Recipe :
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whip the Butter: In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the softened butter until it’s light and fluffy.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the whipped butter. Continue to beat until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. If using vanilla extract, add it now and mix until combined.
- Pipe or Shape the Cookies: You can either use a cookie press to pipe the dough into shapes or simply roll small portions of the dough into balls and flatten them with a fork or your hands.
- Decorate (Optional): If desired, you can decorate the cookies with colored sugar or sprinkles.
- Bake: Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them, as baking times may vary.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy these light and buttery whipped shortbread cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Feel free to get creative with the shapes and decorations. These cookies are perfect for holidays, special occasions, or just as a sweet treat any time of the year.
