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Christmas Shortbread Cookie Bites

These delightful cookie bites are a holiday classic, featuring a buttery texture and colorful sprinkles, making them ideal for snacking and sharing.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookie bites 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Christmas-colored sprinkles

Instructions

  • Cream together butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla extract and salt; mix until combined.
  • Gradually incorporate flour and Christmas sprinkles to form dough.
  • Chill the dough in bags for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheet.
  • Cut dough into ½-inch squares and arrange on sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges slightly brown.
  • Cool on pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Chill dough to solidify and ease rolling and cutting.
Customize sprinkles for various festive occasions.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 50
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 10
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 1
  • Cholesterol: 30