Holiday Shortbread Bites

Name: Holiday Shortbread Bites
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 3 tbsp. powdered sugar; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened; 1 tbsp. red and green nonpareils or sprinkles

By Rian HandlerUpdated: Oct 29, 2018

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

4.5

12 Ratings

preview for These Shortbread Bites Are The Cutest Way To Start Holiday Cookie Season

Delish editors handpick every product we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page.

Yields:

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Jump to recipe

These shortbread bites are our favorite way to holiday. They're even easier to pull together than sugar cookies...but way more addicting.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Ingredients

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 325º. In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, salt, vanilla, and butter until combined. Transfer dough to a large bowl and knead until it comes together. Add nonpareils and knead to combine.
2. Step 2On waxed paper, roll dough into a 1/2"-thick square. Freeze 15 minutes.
3. Step 3Cut dough into 1/2" squares and transfer to a large baking sheet.
4. Step 4Bake until cookies are golden, 18 to 20 minutes.