Whipped Shortbread Christmas Cookies
Soft and buttery whipped shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth! The dough is whipped to perfection, making them softer and lighter than traditional shortbread. The extra whipping and cornstarch is what sets them apart and makes them so tender and delicate. Simple ingredients, customizable toppings, and perfect for holidays, gifts, or everyday snacking!
Servings: 60 cookies
Ingredients
- 1-½ cups 3 sticks butter, softened
- ¾ cup confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar), sifted (85 grams)
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2-¼ cups all-purpose flour 270 grams
- ¾ cup cornstarch 85 grams
- Decorative sugar sprinkles (I used these holly sprinkles) or halved candied cherries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, start by beating the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt on low speed to prevent the powdered sugar from flying up. Once combined, increase to medium speed and beat until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with a stand mixer or 5-6 minutes with a hand mixer.
- Gradually add the flour and cornstarch, starting on low speed to avoid a flour cloud. Increase to medium speed and mix until well blended and a soft dough forms.
- Use a cookie scoop to form 1-inch balls of dough (I used a #60 scoop). Place the balls 1 inch apart on the baking sheets. Slightly press the dough balls with a floured fork to create an indentation.
- Top with sprinkles or candied cherries.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You will get 60 small cookies (1-inch balls) or 35 to 40 medium cookies (1-½ inch balls).
- Larger cookies sized 1-½ inches will need to cook for 22 to 25 minutes.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.2mg
