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Introduction
These Christmas Shortbread Sugar Cookie Bites are tiny, buttery, and ready fast. They use simple pantry staples and come together with minimal mixing, perfect for last minute trays or a quick bake with kids. If you love small cookies that pack big holiday cheer, this recipe is for you. Try pairing them with other quick sweets like Buckeye Brownie Cookies for a simple dessert spread.
Christmas Shortbread Sugar Cookie Bites
Tiny, buttery cookie bites that are quick to make, perfect for holiday trays or baking with kids.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until the dough comes together.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly and add festive sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Store cooled cookie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg