Buttery Whipped Shortbread Cookies Story

Buttery Whipped Shortbread Cookies

This 4-ingredient Whipped Shortbread Cookie is the ticket for EASY, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies to round out those holiday gift tins!

If you’re holiday baking is underway or about to begin, you’ll want to include these perfectly little imperfectly shaped Whipped Shortbread Cookies to your short list.

Ingredients

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In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat butter for 5 minutes. Time it if necessary – you must not skip the amount of time.

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In a large mixing bowl, sift flour and cornstarch together. Be sure to press all lumps through the sifter to eliminate them.

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