Description
Whipped Shortbread Cookies are the ultimate buttery Christmas classic — soft, light, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Made with only three ingredients, these cookies are simple, elegant, and perfect for holiday baking. Decorate them with festive sprinkles, drizzle them with chocolate, or enjoy them plain for a timeless treat that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional toppings: holiday sprinkles, colored sugar, or melted chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and confectioners’ sugar together for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy. This whipping step gives the cookies their airy texture.
- Add flour: Gradually mix in flour until just combined. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Add 1 teaspoon milk if needed to loosen.
- Shape cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared sheets. Flatten gently with a fork or thumb for thumbprint cookies.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but tops remain pale. Do not overbake.
- Cool and decorate: Let cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with sugar for festive flair.
Notes
- Use real butter — it’s key to the rich, melt-in-your-mouth flavor.
- Whip thoroughly for the lightest texture.
- Don’t overmix once flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- Chill dough briefly if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.
- Decorate before baking if using sprinkles, so they adhere better.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Christmas Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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