Christmas Shortbread Cookie Bites ( Only 4 Ingredients! )
A buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookie made with just 4 ingredients. The perfect easy treat for the holidays that comes together quickly and looks festive with optional sprinkles!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 3-4 tablespoons sprinkles optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl of an electric mixer, combine cold butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until creamy.
- Turn off mixer and slowly mix in the flour little by little until dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Add sprinkles if using and blend until evenly distributed.
- Work dough into a ball with your hands and press into the prepared baking pan.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Remove chilled dough from pan using parchment, cut into bite-size squares, and space 1 inch apart on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are just turning golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
These festive bites are freezer-friendly and perfect for gifting. For extra decadence, drizzle with white chocolate or dip in melted chocolate before cooling completely.