Description
These Christmas Shortbread Sugar Cookie Bites are the perfect festive treat for the holiday season. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of vanilla sweetness, these bite-sized cookies are adorned with colorful sprinkles, making them a delightful addition to any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Bites:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons red and green sprinkles (plus more for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Vanilla and Flour: Mix in the vanilla extract, then gradually add the flour and salt, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Integrate Sprinkles: Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles.
- Shape and Chill: Press the dough into an even layer, chill in the refrigerator, then cut into bite-sized squares.
- Bake: Place the squares on a baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider adding mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
