Whipped Shortbread

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+layout: recipe
+title:  "Whipped Shortbread"
+image: shortbread.jpg
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+tags: holidays, baking
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+ingredients:
+- 3 cups butter, softened
+- 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
+- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
+- 1.5 cups cornstarch
+- Nonpareils or candied cherries, halved
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+directions:
+- 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.
+- 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.
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+Based on [Whipped Shortbread Recipe](https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/whipped-shortbread/), these cookies were described as "delicious and perfectly-baked" by someone who lived in Scotland.