whipped shortbread cookies

6 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Dec 9, 2017

I finally found this old recipe again and I'm so happy. These cookies will melt in your mouth. You can leave off the cherry, substitute another fruit or even a pecan. They are also good with sprinkles.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup candied cherries

How To Make whipped shortbread cookies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325
  • Step 2
    Beat flour, butter, and sugar together with a mixer until very fluffy, about 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Put a cherry in center of each.
  • Step 4
    Bake 15-20 minutes until lightly browned. Remove to cooling rack.

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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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