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Whipped Shortbread Cookies

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Angela SellariBy Angela Sellari
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Our Whipped Shortbread Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion! These delicious, tender butter cookies are made with just a few ingredients. Simply add some festive sprinkles for show stopping Christmas cookies.

Whipped Shortbread Cookies on a cooling rack, topped with blue and white snowflake sprinkles.

These cookies are light, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth good. They’re perfect for snacking on anytime, gift giving or for serving at parties and special events.

Whipped Shortbread Cookies are a classic holiday cookie much like Pecan Snowball Cookies, Peanut Butter Blossoms and Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies.

Whipped Shortbread Cookies

You’re going to love this recipe! Whipped Shortbread Cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They’re easy to make and they taste amazing. I promise that once you try these out, you won’t be able to stop eating them.

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

They’re simple and easy to make.

The ingredients list is short, and all of the ingredients are things that you probably already have in your pantry and fridge (except maybe for the extract).

You can add some fun toppings like sprinkles, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts onto these cookies before baking

Round whipped shortbread cookies with blue and white sprinkles cooling on a wire rack.

What’s the difference between shortbread and butter cookies?

The main difference between shortbread and butter cookies is that butter cookies are made with butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Shortbread cookies are made with just butter, sugar, and flour. This makes them less sweet than butter cookies.

How long does whipped shortbread last?

Whipped shortbread will last for up to three days in an airtight container. The cookies should be stored at room temperature.

Can you freeze whipped shortbread?

Yes! Whipped shortbread freezes well. Just store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To freeze shortbread, it is important that the cookies are completely cooled before putting them in a freezer-safe container. You can also wrap the cookie dough in a couple layers of plastic wrap and then place in a freezer-safe container. To prevent freezer burn, you should eat them within 3 months of freezing them.

Six whipped shortbread cookies on a cooling rack, decorated with blue and white sprinkles.
Whipped Shortbread Cookies on a cooling rack, topped with blue and white snowflake sprinkles.

Whipped Shortbread Cookies

Angela Sellari
Bake melt-in-your-mouth Whipped Shortbread Cookies. This classic recipe delivers tender, buttery cookies with a fluffy texture, ready for your favorite sprinkles.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18
Calories 149 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup salted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch plus more for dusting hands
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 300F.
    Butter and powdered sugar in a bowl for whipped shortbread cookies.
  • Using your stand mixer if you have one, beat the butter and powdered sugar for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.  Use a hand mixer if you don’t have a stand mixer.
  •  Mix in the flour, cornstarch, vanilla and almond extracts.
    batter in a bowl
  • Dust your hands with cornstarch to stop the dough from sticking to them.
    Rolling whipped shortbread cookie dough into a ball in a hand.
  •  Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the dough into your hands and roll into a ball.
  • Place onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough.
    Pressing whipped shortbread cookie dough balls with a fork on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Dip a fork into the cornstarch and press down on top of the cookie ball, lightly.  Top with sprinkles of your choice.
    cookies on a baking sheet
  • Bake for about 15 minutes in the middle of the oven. You want to bring the cookies out before they start to brown.
    Whipped shortbread cookies with sprinkles on a cooling rack.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack after about 5 minutes to cool completely.
    Whipped Shortbread Cookies

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 82mgFiber: 0.3g
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About Angela SellariContent Creation & Editing

Angela is the founder of About A Mom and currently acts as a content creator and editor-in-chief for the About A Mom Team. She has been a professional blogger for over 10 years. Angela has appeared in numerous TV segments, advertising campaigns and her work has been featured by many top publications. She lives in Tampa, Florida.

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Published: Dec 14, 2021 | Updated: Sep 22, 2025
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