Description
These Easy Shortbread Bites are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies studded with colorful sprinkles. Perfectly crumbly and festive, they’re simple to make, endlessly customizable, and ideal for holidays, parties, or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
1 cup salted butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons nonpareil rainbow sprinkles
Additional sprinkles and granulated sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar on medium speed for about 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix for another minute.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and cornstarch. Add to the butter mixture and mix on medium speed until the dough starts to come together.
- Fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a spatula. The dough will be crumbly but will hold together when pressed.
- Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and press to about 1/4-inch thick. Press a few extra sprinkles or a light dusting of sugar on top if desired. Chill for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the chilled dough into 1/2-inch squares using a ruler and pizza cutter, and arrange on a lightly greased or unlined baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 7–8 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden but the tops remain pale. Let cool on the pan for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough prevents spreading and helps create the perfect shortbread texture.
Use almond extract or citrus zest for flavor variations.
Customize sprinkle colors for different holidays or events.
Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate for an elegant finish.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 cookies
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
