Whipped Shortbread Cookies

Makes 24 - 36 Cookies
Looking for an easy shortbread cookie to bake for the holidays? This recipe is whipped up with simple pantry staples in minutes and makes soft, buttery pillows of shortbread delight. Make them extra festive by topping with glazed mixed peel or pieces of maraschino cherries.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (450g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup (120g) icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla
  • ½ cup (60g) cornstarch
  • 3 cups (390g) cake & pastry flour
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) kosher salt
  • glazed mixed peel for garnish (optional)*

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F/176°C.

Cream butter, sugar and vanilla until very creamy.  Gradually beat in the cornstarch and flour until the mixture resembles whipped cream, approximately 10 minutes.  

Drop by the spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet.  Garnish the top of each cookie with candied peel for a festive look.  

Bake for approximately 12-15  minutes until the bottom is slightly golden brown.  Let cool on a cookie sheet.

Store in a sealed container for 2 weeks or freeze for 2 months.

Bakers Note:  For the chocolate lovers, top with chocolate chips before baking.

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