Christmas Shortbread Sugar Cookie Bites (Easy Festive Holiday Treats)
These Christmas Shortbread Sugar Cookie Bites are perfect festive treats featuring a buttery, tender texture and a delightful crunch from holiday sprinkles. Easy to make and ideal for holiday parties, they bring a classic sweet flavor with a sprinkle of festive cheer in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 60-70 cookie bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookies
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles (red, green, and white)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter-sugar mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels dry, knead it gently with your hands until smooth and pliable.
- Add Sprinkles: Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles so they are evenly distributed throughout the dough, adding festive color and texture.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls about the size of a marble (1/2 inch or 1.25 cm in diameter). Alternatively, you can roll the dough into a log and slice it into cubes for consistent shapes.
- Bake: Arrange the cookie balls or cubes on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are cooked through but tender inside.
- Cool and Decorate: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. For extra holiday flair, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with additional holiday sprinkles.
Notes
- For uniform cookie shapes, rolling the dough into a log and slicing is recommended.
- Make sure butter is softened but not melted to achieve the best cookie texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Optional: Use white chocolate drizzle and extra sprinkles for garnish after cookies have cooled.