shortbread bites

Newark, DE
Updated on Dec 26, 2011

Makes just 20 cookies... Quick easy and perfect just for Santa and his helper... or tea time any time just use different colored sprinkles!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons nonpareils or sprinkles

How To Make shortbread bites

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees
  • Step 2
    Combine flour and sugar
  • Step 3
    Using a pastry cutter cut in cold butter
  • Step 4
    When mixed well add cold water and using your hands work it into the dough
  • Step 5
    Add sprinkles or nonpareils and work into the dough with your hands
  • Step 6
    Form dough into a ball then place on lightly floured wax paper
  • Step 7
    Press dough flat into 1/2 inch thick squares about an inch in diameter and place on ungreased cookie sheet
  • Step 8
    Bake 18 - 20 minutes or until light golden brown on the bottom... Serve warm

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