Rainbow Shortbread Bites

4.86 from 7 votes

Rainbow Shortbread Bites

Teeny tiny shortbread bites studded with rainbow sprinkles. So addictive, the kids will love these! A simple change in the color of the sprinkles and you're set for any holiday or event.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings 10 bite servings

Calories 67kcal

Author Olivia

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp almond or vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
4 tsp sprinkles

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silpat mats.
Line an 8" x 8" square pan with parchment - allow for some overhang.
Beat butter and sugar until creamy, add almond/vanilla extract and mix well.
Reduce speed to low and add flour, salt, & sprinkles and mix until incorporated. Press mixture into a ball and knead a couple of times until it comes together.
Press evenly into square pan and chill for 30mins.
Lift dough from pan by using the overhanging parchment. Cut into 1/2" squares.
Place on prepared baking sheets and bake one sheet at a time for approx 15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Chill other sheet while one is baking.
Cool completely on pans and store an airtight container.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Land O'Lakes.

Nutrition

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