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funfetti shortbread bites
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5 from 22 votes

Funfetti Shortbread Bites

Funfetti Shortbread Bites are the perfect holiday treat! With just five ingredients, they are easy, delicious and totally festive.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best christmas cookie recipes, christmas cookies, holiday cookies
Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 72kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Grease a 13x9" baking dish and line with parchment paper.
  • Cream butter and sugar in an electric mixer until combined.
  • Add in almond extract and stir until incorporated.
  • With mixer set on low speed slowly add in flour and mix until combined . It will take some mixing and may appear dry and crumbly at first but it will start to come together. Add a teaspoon or two of milk to help consistency if needed.
  • Fold in 2 and 1/2 tablespoons of sprinkles.
  • Press dough flat and even into the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the remaining sprinkles over the top (feel free to add more than the 1/2 tablespoon remaining).
  • Press them in to the top gently and chill in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove chilled dough from dish and cut into 1/2" squares.
  • Transfer 1/3 of the squares to a parchment lined baking sheet and bake 8-12 minutes while keeping the remaining squares chilled til ready to bake.
  • Repeat the baking process with the remaining squares and allow them to cool on the baking sheet.
  • Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

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Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg