Description
Melt-in-your-mouth classic whipped shortbread treats offer delicate, buttery bliss with their cloud-like texture. Scottish bakers would smile at these elegant cookies that crumble perfectly and invite sweet moments of pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
Texture and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Decorative Ingredients:
- Colored sugar or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a delicate butter mixture by whipping softened butter and powdered sugar until airy and voluminous, creating a cloud-like texture. Incorporate vanilla extract for a subtle aromatic essence.
- Meticulously sift flour, cornstarch, and a whisper of salt into the creamy base, gently folding until a tender, soft dough emerges. The consistency should be luxuriously smooth yet slightly tacky.
- Prepare a baking surface with parchment paper, ensuring a pristine non-stick environment for your delicate morsels.
- Utilize a cookie scoop or spoon to portion dollops of dough onto the prepared sheet, maintaining uniform size and shape. Delicately press each mound with a fork or fingertips, creating signature shortbread texture.
- Optional: Embellish the unbaked cookies with a sprinkle of colored sugar or festive decorative elements for visual appeal.
- Slide the tray into a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C), allowing the cookies to transform into golden-edged delicacies. Monitor closely, aiming for a firm touch and pale golden perimeter.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief resting period on the baking sheet, permitting the delicate treats to stabilize.
- Transfer to a cooling rack, letting the shortbread reach complete room temperature. These melt-in-your-mouth treasures are now ready to accompany your favorite beverage or to be savored solo.
Notes
- Chill butter for optimal softness, ensuring it’s room temperature but not melted for perfect cookie texture.
- Sift flour and cornstarch thoroughly to prevent lumpy dough and achieve delicate, melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
- Use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer for extra-fluffy whipped texture, beating butter and sugar until pale and creamy.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding almond extract, lemon zest, or finely chopped lavender for unique twists on classic shortbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg