Light Fluffy Shortbead Cookies Recipe

These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a delightful twist on classic shortbread! A lighter, fluffier texture makes them the perfect festive treat (or any-day indulgence!) – easier to make than traditional shortbread and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 1286 kcal
Protein 15g
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Ingredients for Light Fluffy Shortbead Cookies

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How to Make Light Fluffy Shortbead Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ½ cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon baking powder.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
  6. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Optionally, press a candied cherry half into the center of each cookie.
  7. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn light golden brown. The cookies will be delicate.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

119g

Fat

292g

Carbs

35g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Light Fluffy Shortbead Cookies?

Light Fluffy Shortbead Cookies takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Light Fluffy Shortbead Cookies?

Light Fluffy Shortbead Cookies has approximately 1286 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates and 142 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Light Fluffy Shortbead Cookies?

The key ingredients for Light Fluffy Shortbead Cookies are Butter, Flour, Cornstarch, Powdered Sugar, Salt, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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