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    Home » Recipes » Cakes, Cookies, and Cupcakes » Eggless Swirl Shortbread Cookies

    Eggless Swirl Shortbread Cookies

    Published On:February 3, 2020 By:Ruchi

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    Cherry Topped Cookies - Ruchiskitchen

    Nothing turns a bad day into a good day like melt-in-your-mouth Eggless Swirl Shortbread Cookies. Swirl shaped butter cookies, topped with maraschino cherries, match up for a delicious dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. 

    Bake these cuties today to pair up with your evening tea, and I promise, you’ll fall in love with these shortbread cookies. 

    Eggless Swirl Shortbread Cookies decorated with cherries

    What comes to your mind when you think of Valentine’s Day?

    All I can think of is a sweet and delicious cookie that sort of melts in your mouth and tastes incredibly delicious.

    So, to kick-off my valentine’s day preparations, I am baking these eggless swirl shortbread cookies.

    Seriously, these are the easiest eggless shortbread cookies I’ve ever made. These delights are hard to resist and perfect for any occasion.

    Bake, a big batch of this adorable eggless swirl shortbread cookies, and share a perfect holiday treat with your family, neighbors, and friends.

    Since it’s Valentine’s, I thought it would be a fun idea to bake a box full of delicious cookies for my kid’s school teachers – a great way to show our gratitude for teachers: a box of homemade cookies + a personalized handwritten ‘Thank you’ card. Oh, what fun.. isn’t it?

    Swirl Shortbread Cookies with sprinkles

    Ingredients that make this eggless swirl shortbread cookies so delicious!

    All you need is six simple ingredients to bake these delicious treats- 

    » All-purpose flour – this flour is best for these cookies.

    » Unsalted Butter – This is an important step; therefore, make sure the butter is at room temperature and softened. 

    » Powdered/confectioner’s Sugar – I like to use powdered sugar in these eggless swirl shortbread cookies as it lends that extra soft and light texture.

    » Salt – just a pinch as it does help to balance out the sweetness.

    » Cornstarch/Cornflour – cornstarch + powdered sugar helps create a beautiful cookie crumb.

    » Almond Extract – Almond extract makes a huge difference and gives these cookies a distinctive flavor. Feel free to use vanilla as a substitute. 

    » Canned Cherries and sprinkles – for garnish.

    How to make these eggless swirl shortbread cookies?

    These Cherry topped fun cookies, or eggless swirl shortbread cookies are fun to make. Simply –

    1. Mix
    2. Swirl, and
    3. Bake

    That’s it! Nothing fancy, and you don’t require any cookie cutters.

    Cherry topped Cookies

    PROTIP – Before you start, allow butter to come to room temperature. Butter and sugar will blend easily if they are at room temperature. 

    1. Preheat the oven @350 degrees F. Transfer the softened butter and sugar to a mixing bowl.

    2. On medium speed, cream butter and sugar until they are light in color. While the butter+sugar is creaming, add in almond extract. 

    3. Meanwhile, sift the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.

    4. Lower the speed setting to low and slowly spoon the dry ingredients into the butter+sugar mixture. Mix until fully incorporated. Do not over-mix the dough. 

    How to make Eggless Swirl Shortbread Cookies

    5. The finished dough should look like a stiff frosting. 

    6. Scrape down the sides of the stand mixer bowl to ensure even mixing of the ingredients. 

    7. Transfer the dough to a pastry bag. I have used a star nozzle to make these cookies.

    8. Pipe the dough like rosettes.

    PROTIP – For the rosettes, the best practice is to pipe a few on some parchment first. This will release any trapped air, and you will end up with perfect rosettes.

    Piping swirl cookies

    9. Grease your baking tray and pipe the dough onto the cookie sheet. Do not crowd the tray. Allow some space between the cookies, as they will expand a little during baking.

    Chill the tray in the refrigerator for 20 mins before baking. Chilling the dough will prevent the cookies from being flat. 

    10. Transfer the swirl shortbread butter cookies to the hot oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until very lightly browned on the edges. 

    Baked swirl shortbread cookies

    11. Once done, remove from the oven. Allow the spritz cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 4-5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

    The eggless butter cookies will still be soft when out of the oven. Allow them to cool completely, and they will become firm.

    Baked butter cookies

    Top with cherry halves or add sprinkles of your choice, and enjoy.

    Now, who can resist these gorgeous looking cookies? They are my go-to recipe for any occasion! A perfect treat without being overly sweet.

    Tips to make the best eggless swirl shortbread cookies!

    » For best results, start with softened butter. Softened butter and sugar, when creamed together, will create a smooth dough and lighter cookie.

    » Do not over mix the dough. Overmixing activates the gluten, which results in dense cookies.

    » Pipe the dough quickly. If the filled piping bag is in your hands for too long, the butter will start to melt from the warmth of your hand, and the cookies will not hold its swirl shape. Therefore, pipe the cookies quickly. 

    Cherry Topped Cookies - Ruchiskitchen

    » Do not over-bake the eggless swirl shortbread cookies. Bake until the sides of the cookies are slightly brown and just set.

    Allow the swirl butter cookies to cool on the baking tray for 3-5 minutes then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely. In a span of a few minutes, these shortbread cookies will become crispy and firm and lose their soft texture. 

    » Can you make this cookie dough in advance? Absolutely! You can prepare the dough in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. 

    » How to store baked cookies? Allow the shortbread cookies to cool completely. Once they are set and firm, place them into an airtight container and refrigerator for a week.

    » Want to feed a large crowd? This eggless shortbread cookies recipe can easily be doubled to meet your requirements. 

    » Are Cornstarch and Cornflour the same? Yes, cornflour and cornstarch are the same and can be used interchangeably as a thickening agent in soups and gravies.

    In the US, it is referred to as corn starch, and the rest of the world calls it cornflour.

    So whenever a recipe calls for cornstarch, you can use cornflour. Just make sure its smooth in texture and very finely milled to a powder.

    Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe. Feel free to contact me with any questions or inquiries, and I would be happy to answer them.

    Craving for more, try my other eggless cookies collection- 

    • Eggless Tutti frutti
    • Eggless Oatmeal raisin cookies
    • Nankhatai
    • Eggless coconut cookies
    ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 1st, 2015. UPDATED AND POSTED THE RECIPE AGAIN ON FEBRUARY 3rd, 2020 WITH BETTER PICTURES AND TIPS!
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    Eggless Swirl Shortbread Cookies

    Author : Ruchi
    Nothing turns a bad day into a good day like melt-in-your-mouth eggless swirl shortbread cookies. Spritz butter cookies, topped with maraschino cherries, match up for a delicious dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
    4.6 from 25 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Chill Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine All, American
    Servings 30
    Calories 109 kcal

    INGREDIENTS
     

    • 8 ounces Unsalted Butter softened
    • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
    • 2 cups All-purpose flour
    • ½ cup Cornstarch/Cornflour
    • – – A pinch of Salt

    GARNISHES

    • – – Maraschino Cherries
    • – – Sprinkles
    US Customary – Metric

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Preheat the oven @350 degrees F. Transfer the softened butter and sugar to a mixing bowl.

      PROTIP – Before you start, allow butter to come to room temperature. Butter and sugar will blend easily if they are at room temperature.
    • On medium speed, cream butter and sugar until they are light in color. While the butter+sugar is creaming, add in almond extract.
    • Meanwhile, sift the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
    • Lower the speed setting to low and slowly spoon the dry ingredients into the butter+sugar mixture. Mix until fully incorporated. Do not over-mix the dough.
    • The finished dough should look like a stiff frosting.  Scrape down the sides of the stand mixer bowl to ensure even mixing of the ingredients. 
    • Transfer the dough to a pastry bag. I have used a Star nozzle to make these cookies.
    • Pipe the dough like rosettes. 
      PROTIP – For the rosettes, the best practice is to pipe a few on some parchment first. This will release any trapped air, and you will end up with perfect rosettes.
    • Grease your baking tray and pipe the dough onto the cookie sheet. Do not crowd the tray. Allow some space between the cookies, as they will expand a little during baking.
    • Chill the tray in the refrigerator for 20 mins before baking. Chilling the dough will prevent the cookies from being flat. 
    • Transfer the swirl shortbread butter cookies to the hot oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until very lightly browned on the edges. 
    • Once done, remove from the oven. Allow the spritz cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 4-5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
    • The eggless butter cookies will still be soft when out of the oven. Allow them to cool completely, and they will become firm.

    RECIPE NOTES

     
    Tips to make the best eggless swirl shortbread cookies!
     
    » For best results, start with softened butter. Softened butter and sugar, when creamed together, will create a smooth dough  and lighter cookie.
     
    » Do not over mix the dough . Overmixing activates the gluten, which results in dense cookies.
     
    » Pipe the dough quickly. If the filled piping bag is in your hands for too long, the butter will start to melt from the warmth of your hand, and the cookies will not hold its swirl shape. Therefore, pipe the cookies quickly. 
     
    » Do not over-bake the eggless swirl shortbread cookies. Bake until the sides of the cookies are slightly brown and just set.
    Allow them to cool on the baking tray for 3-5 minutes then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely. In a span of a few minutes, these shortbread cookies will become crispy and firm and lose their soft texture. 
     
    » Can you make this dough in advance? Absolutely! You can prepare the dough in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. 
     
    » How to store baked cookies? Allow the cookies to cool completely. Once they are set and firm, place them into an airtight container and refrigerator for a week.
     
    » Want to feed a large crowd? This recipe can easily be doubled to meet your requirements. 
     
    » Are Cornstarch and Cornflour the same? Yes, cornflour and cornstarch are one and the same and can be used interchangeably as a thickening agent in soups and gravies.
    In the US, it is referred to as corn starch, and the rest of the world calls it cornflour.
    So whenever a recipe calls for cornstarch, you can use cornflour. Just make sure its smooth in texture and very finely milled to a powder.
     

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
    Disclaimer: Nutritional information provided above is approximate. Variations may exist due to the ingredients/brands used. Please refer to a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionists if you have any health issues.

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