This is an old family recipe. My Great aunt used to just drop them from a spoon onto a cookie sheet. I use my cookie gun and get about 120 cookies. They are an excellent-melt-in-your-mouth cookie. I decorate them with cherries and icing.
Provided by Chef burnt toast
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 40m
Yield 120 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cream butter until light and fluffy, then add icing sugar and cornstarch. Mix and whip until light and creamy.
- Then add vanilla and flour (a bit at a time) and whip again until light and creamy.
- Drop from a spoon or use a cookie gun to make shapes on a pan.
- Bake in a 325°F oven for 20-25 minutes, depending on size of cookie (just until set and starting to turn pale golden).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.5, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 21.9, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1, Protein 0.4
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[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so easy.
Nathaniel Parks
[email protected]These cookies look delicious! I'm adding them to my to-bake list.
your local idiot
[email protected]I'm going to make these cookies for my next party.
Usman op
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it.
Hope Smith (Hoppy)
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these cookies again.
Khademul Islam
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shortbread cookies.
Md Sapon
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't great either.
Naiuwmbwe Sarah
[email protected]The frosting was a bit too runny. I had to add more powdered sugar.
antor bhowmik
[email protected]The cookies were a bit dry. I think I needed to add more butter.
Majeed King
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the cookies to hold their shape. They spread out too much in the oven.
Rosa Ayon
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
ruhul amen
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of shortbread cookies, but these were really good! The whipped cream frosting really made them.
Dhanbahadur lo
[email protected]These cookies are so good! I can't stop eating them.
Ximena Morals
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of the shortbread and the whipped cream frosting.
Benita Williams
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
Gisabel
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive and delicious, and they're sure to please everyone.
Joudy Ayman
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
Chimamanda Evidence
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! The shortbread is buttery and crumbly, and the whipped cream frosting is light and fluffy. I love that they're not too sweet, so they're perfect for a snack or dessert.
Jeane Oberholzer
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so light and fluffy, and the whipped cream frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Favour Godwin
[email protected]These shortbread cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love that they're not too sweet, so they're perfect for a snack or dessert.