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Valentineˈs Whipped Shortbread Cookies

January 27, 2022 By Yummiest Food Leave a Comment

Valentineˈs Whipped Shortbread Cookies are so easy to make with just a few ingredients and taste amazing! Light and tender cookies that melt in your mouth and can be easily decorated for Valentineˈs Day!

Valentineˈs Whipped Shortbread Cookies

I love Valentineˈs Day because of all the sweets you can make and because it is all about showing love! I made these easy whipped shortbread cookies for Valentineˈs Day. Red cookies with hearts are definitely the way to celebrate with your Valentine.

What Are Whipped Shortbread Cookies?

Whipped shortbread cookies are similar to shortbread cookies in texture except they are even lighter and less dense thanks to the extensive whipping of butter, which is of course, where these cookies get their name.

Whipped shortbread has a couple of surprise ingredients: powdered sugar and cornstarch. These ingredients play a vital role in the texture and tenderness of these cookies and should not be substituted.

How to make Valentineˈs Whipped Shortbread Cookies?

  • In a large bowl beat the butter and powdered sugar until very fluffy and aerated
  • Mix in the flour, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla extract
  • Add red food coloring and mix the dough until it is red throughout
  • Dust your hands with cornstarch, then form the dough into balls about 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon in size.
  • Place on the lined cookie sheets and press down the top of each cookie with the tines of a fork dipped in cornstarch (this prevents sticking), make a pattern
  • Press a heart sprinkles into the top of each cookie.
  • Bake

How to Store Whipped shortbread cookies?

The baked cookies should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. I sometimes store mine in the fridge because I like cold cookies. They will last up to 10 days by storing in the fridge.

How to Freeze the Dough?

To freeze the dough, form the cookies into balls first then place on a baking sheet and freeze. Once the dough is firm, transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Bake from frozen and add 2-4 minutes onto the baking time.

Can you Freeze Baked Cookies?

Yes, to freeze baked cookies, after baking cool the cookies completely. Freeze in an airtight container. When ready thaw, place the cookies on a cookie sheet or plate lined with paper towel and thaw in the fridge.

I am a big fan of quick and easy recipe. Make a batch to share or keep them all to yourself – either way, I hope you love them! Enjoy!

Valentineˈs Whipped Shortbread CookiesValentineˈs Whipped Shortbread Cookies

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Valentineˈs Whipped Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Cuisine: American
Prep time:  15 mins
Cook time:  15 mins
Total time:  30 mins
 
Valentineˈs Whipped Shortbread Cookies are so easy to make with just a few ingredients and taste amazing! Light and tender cookies that melt in your mouth and can be easily decorated for Valentineˈs Day!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 teaspoons red food coloring, liquid or gel
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Heart sprinkles, optional
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Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300 F degrees and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or baking mats.
  2. In a large bowl beat the butter and powdered sugar until very fluffy and aerated
  3. Mix in the flour, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla extract
  4. Add red food coloring and mix the dough until it is red throughout
  5. Dust your hands with cornstarch, then form the dough into balls about 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon in size.
  6. Place on the lined cookie sheets and press down the top of each cookie with the tines of a fork dipped in cornstarch (this prevents sticking), make a pattern
  7. Press a heart sprinkles into the top of each cookie.
  8. Bake for 14-15 minutes, or until the tops look set.
  9. Serve
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Valentineˈs Whipped Shortbread Cookies are so easy to make with just a few ingredients and taste amazing! Light and tender cookies that melt in your mouth and can be easily decorated for Valentineˈs Day!

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