Description
Funfetti Christmas shortbread cookie bites are little bites of buttery melt-in-your-mouth shortbread packed with festive sprinkles for a fun holiday treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sprinkles, Christmas-coloured
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the vanilla and salt and beat until incorporated. Add the flour and sprinkles and beat until the mixture forms into a shaggy dough.
- Use your hands to shape the dough into a smooth ball. The dough may feel slightly dry, but it will soften as you work with it.
- Divide the dough into two portions. Place each portion into a sandwich-sized ziploc bag and seal. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough inside the sealed ziploc bag to spread it out. It will be roughly 1/2-inches thick when rolled. Refrigerate for 2 hours, up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a half sheet baking pan with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Remove one of the flattened slabs of doughs from the fridge. Cut away the bag and slice the dough into small 1/2-inch squares. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet about 1/2-inch apart. Transfer the tray back to the refrigerator while you wait for the oven to preheat.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until just starting to brown on the edges.
- Let the cookies cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
How to store: Store cooled Christmas shortbread cookie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to one week. Keep them away from moisture and light to prevent the sprinkles from softening.
How to freeze: Both the dough and the baked cookies freeze exceptionally well. To freeze the baked cookies, place them on a tray in a single layer until solid, then transfer them to a freezer safe container or bag. They keep for up to three months and thaw quickly at room temperature. To freeze the dough, store the flattened dough slabs in a zip top bag and freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American