Description
Delightfully buttery and tender, these Whipped Shortbread Cookies made with a cookie press offer a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfectly balanced with vanilla and a hint of sweetness, these cookies are easy to prepare and ideal for festive occasions or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter: Using an electric mixer, cream the butter until it becomes light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes, to create a soft base for your dough.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla: Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and mix until well combined, incorporating sweetness and flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Stir in the cornstarch and salt to the wet mixture, which helps give the cookies their characteristic delicate texture and balanced taste.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, beating just until the dough comes together to avoid overworking and toughening the cookies.
- Press Dough: Load the dough into a cookie press and press it onto an ungreased baking sheet. Optionally, decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar for added festivity.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are just set. Remove immediately from the oven to prevent overbaking.
- Cool: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack right after baking to cool completely, allowing them to firm up and maintain their shape.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure smooth creaming.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
- You can add sprinkles or colored sugar before baking for decorative effects.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crisp.
- Cookie press with different designs can be used for varied cookie shapes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Whipped shortbread, cookie press cookies, buttery cookies, easy shortbread, vanilla shortbread, holiday cookies
