Whip cookies, also known as whipped shortbread cookies, are a delectable dessert comprised of butter, powdered sugar, flour, and flavorings. The dough is beaten until light and fluffy, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture, hence the name “whip” cookies.
Here’s a basic whip cookie recipe:
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar – 2 cups all-purpose flour – 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (other tastes include almond or lemon extract)
Food coloring, sprinkles, or other decorations are optional.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius). Using parchment paper, line a baking sheet.
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together in a large mixing mixer until light and fluffy. You can use an electric mixer or a wooden spoon to make this.
- Stir in the vanilla essence to the butter mixture until well mixed.
- Stir in the flour gradually, mixing thoroughly after each addition. The dough will be soft and crumbly, but when squeezed, it should come together.
- If desired, apply food coloring at this point. It should be equally dispersed throughout the dough.
- Roll tiny amounts of the dough into balls or shape them into the chosen cookie form. To make different designs, you can use a cookie press or a piping bag.
- Arrange the cookie shapes on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them because they will spread slightly.
- Decorate the cookies as desired with sprinkles or other decorations.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden in a preheated oven.
- Remove from the oven and rest for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool fully.
Enjoy your tasty whip cookies! They are ideal for any occasion or as a sweet treat to accompany a cup of tea or coffee. To make them even more unique, experiment with embellishments and flavors.