Whipped Shortbread Cookies
By Jules604
Auntie Lorraine Tuck's yummy whipped shortbread cookies. A Christmas melt in your mouth favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract (optional)
Details
Servings 36
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 8mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven at 325
Step 2
Add all ingredients to a bowl
Beat at high speed for approximately 10 minutes until thoroughly whipped
Step 3
Spoon small teaspoon blobs onto cookie sheet
Add small pieces of maraschino cherries or sprinkle with coloured sugar (optional)
Step 4
Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes (remove from oven before they start to turn a golden colour)
Cool on cookie rack
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
- 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
- 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup / 150g of flour
- 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
- Salted caramel
- Melted dark chocolate
METHOD:
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In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.
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Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.
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Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.
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Enjoy!
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