Whipped Shortbread Cookies

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Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • 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
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  • Nutritional Facts
  • 2 each: 81 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.

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° for 20-22 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.