📋 Whipped Shortbread Cookies (with cornstarch) recipe
These 4 ingredient whipped shortbread cookies are made with cornstarch, melt-in-your-mouth and are quick and easy! These Christmas cookies are a perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray.
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (148 degrees C)
In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, (or in a large bowl) cream butter and icing sugar (you can use an electric hand mixer, but it's not ideal).
Mix until combined and light and fluffy.
Gradually add flour and cornstarch, beating on medium high speed, until well blended.
With hands lightly dusted with additional cornstarch, roll shortbread dough into 1 inch balls (or use a small cookie scoop) Place 1 inch. apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Press lightly with floured tines of a fork.
Add nonpareils and/or cherry halves, if desired to the top of the cookies.
Baking time: Bake at 300° for 20-22 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.Cool for 5 minutes before moving from pans to wire racks to continue cooling. *If you try to move them too early, they will fall apart.
Move to wire rack to continue cooling.
Notes
*Please see post contents for important recipe information and tips!
Nutrition Facts
📋 Whipped Shortbread Cookies (with cornstarch) recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 135mg6%
Potassium 12mg0%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 473IU9%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.