Simple Whipped Shortbread
Shortbread originated in Scotland and has been enjoyed for centuries. It was traditionally made with just three ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 5.
Ingredients
- 200 gram Butter
- 100 gram Icing sugar
- 300 gram All-purpose flour
- 50 gram Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and icing sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Gently press down on each ball with a fork to create a decorative pattern.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.