Melt-In-Your-Mouth Whipped Shortbread Cookies | Classic Buttery Holiday Favorite

These Whipped Shortbread Cookies are soft, buttery, and literally melt in your mouth! A contest-winning recipe made with just a few simple ingredients — butter, confectioners’ sugar, flour, and cornstarch — for that classic light texture everyone loves. Perfect for Christmas cookie boxes, tea time, or anytime you’re craving a simple, elegant treat. Decorate with nonpareils or candied cherries for a festive touch! 🍪All you need is: 3 cups butter, softened 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 4½ cups all-purpose flour 1½ cups cornstarch Nonpareils or halved candied cherries How to make it: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy (3–4 minutes). Add flour and cornstarch; mix until smooth. Roll into 1-inch balls and flatten with a fork. Decorate with cherries or sprinkles.