Whipped Shortbread

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Whip the butter until light and fluffy.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, mix together the cornstarch, flour, and powdered sugar to create the dry mixture.
  3. 3Gently add the dry mixture to the whipped butter and mix until just combined.
  4. 4Crush the Nespresso chocolates (or Toblerone) into different sizes.
  5. 5Fold the crushed chocolates into the shortbread dough.
  6. 6Press the dough evenly into an 8x8 inch pan, tamping it down to ensure it's as even as possible.
  7. 7Bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, until the edges are slightly brown.
  8. 8Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 to 15 minutes before cutting to prevent cracking.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 lb butter, whipped
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup icing sugar
  • 1.375 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Nespresso chocolates (caramelized coconut nibs)

Equipment

beater8x8 inch panoven

Tips

  • Cut the shortbread while it's still warm, after cooling for about 10-15 minutes, to prevent cracking.
  • Ensure to tamp down the dough in the pan to make it as even as possible.