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Whipped Shortbread Cookies (Cookie Press)
Easy shortbread cookies are simple and classic buttery cookies that melt in your mouth. These easy cookies are made using a cookie press to create perfect holiday bites. High-quality butter and vanilla will produce the best results.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 116 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Cream butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Mix in cornstarch and salt.
- Add flour a little bit at a time. Beat until just combined.
- Place dough into a cookie press and press onto an ungreased pan. Add sprinkles or colored sugar if desired.
- Bake 9-11 minutes or just until done. Immediately transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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Notes
- If you don't have a cookie press, you can make small balls about ¾" and press flat with fork.
Nutrition Information
Calories
116
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
80mg
(3%)
Potassium
11mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.