Whipped Shortbread Cookies: Easy, Irresistibly Buttery Delights
These whipped shortbread cookies are light, buttery, and taste absolutely irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until combined.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use almond extract instead of vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg