Mini Christmas Shortbread Cookies
These Mini Christmas Shortbread Cookies are sprinkled to perfection, cut into tiny bite sized squares then baked. They will be the talk of the party or a fun gift to box up for friends or neighbors!
Servings 150 squares
Calories 23kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (two sticks) salted butter, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, scooped and leveled
- 4 tablespoons nonpareils
Instructions
- In a 9x13-inch baking pan add two pieces of parchment paper, on horizontal and one vertical. Set aside.
- Combine butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until butter is light and fluffy. Add vanilla and almond extract. Beat until well combined.
- Slowly add flour to the sugar and butter with the mixer set on low.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of sprinkles.
- Press mixture into the prepared pan making sure it’s even then sprinkle 2 tablespoons or more of sprinkles on top depending on preference.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 mins, meanwhile preheat the oven for 350 degrees.
- Lift the chilled dough from the pan and place on a cutting board. Cutting long rows with a sharp knife cut squares about 1/2 inch big.
- Using a spatula, transfer about 1/3 of the squares onto baking sheets (ungreased). Spread them out so they have about 1/2 an inch between them. Put the rest of the uncooked squares back in the refrigerator to keep cool.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 8-10 mins, remove and cool, then repeat the process with the rest of the squares.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then on a plate for an additional 5 minutes, enjoy or keep in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- We like to use nonpareils in this recipe, but you can also use regular sprinkles as well.
- These can be frozen ahead of time as well as after being baked, see my tips above.
- You do not have to use both extracts, you can use one or the other.
- Do not pack your measuring cup with the flour or you'll end up with a dough that is too crumbly. Just shake off excess (don't pack) and level it out with the back of a butter knife.
Nutrition
Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg