WHIPPED SHORTBREAD

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These whipped shortbread Christmas cookies melt in your mouth. Mostly I make them for the holidays, but I'll also prepare them year-round for wedding showers and afternoon teas. -Jane Ficiur, Bow Island, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups cornstarch
Nonpareils and/or halved candied cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually add flour and cornstarch, beating until well blended. , With hands lightly dusted with additional cornstarch, roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press lightly with a floured fork. Top with nonpareils or cherry halves. , Bake at 300° until bottoms are lightly browned, 20-22 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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