Whipped Shortbread Cookies: The Best Melt-in-Your-Mouth Treat
These Whipped Shortbread Cookies are the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth treat, perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add citrus zest or almond extract.
- Be careful not to overbake them for that perfect soft texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg