Description
These Christmas Shortbread Sugar Cookie Bites are a delightful holiday treat that’s perfect for festive celebrations. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a pop of colorful sprinkles, these bite-sized cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles (plus more for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop out small portions of dough and roll into tiny balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra festivity, dip cooled bites in melted white chocolate and add more sprinkles.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookie bites
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
