Zutaten für Uncle Bill's Whipped Shortbread Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red Maraschino Cherry
- Green Maraschino Cherry
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Zubereitung von Uncle Bill's Whipped Shortbread Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 cup icing sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a teaspoon or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Optional: Cut maraschino cherries into quarters and place one piece in the center of each cookie, alternating red and green.
- Optional: Add sprinkles, half an almond, half a cashew, or a small piece of chocolate to the top of each cookie before baking.
- Optional: Make a thumbprint in the center of each cookie and fill with your favorite jam.
- Optional: For a different texture, refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden brown. Do not overbake.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container, separating layers with wax paper.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
24g
Carbs
3g
