Elfin Shortbread Bites
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 37 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful magic of these Elfin Shortbread Bites, a recipe brimming with the essence of joy and sweetness, perfect for sharing and savoring with loved ones. Crafted with care and passion, these tiny cookies capture the essence of holiday cheer and European culinary charm.
Recipe Category:
Dessert
Keywords:
Cookie & Brownie, Scottish, European, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Easy
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 9.6
- Fat Content: 0.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 1.5mg
- Sodium Content: 4.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 1g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 0.2g
- Protein Content: 0.1g
Yield:
160 tiny cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- Sprinkles (green and red for Christmas)
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour and sugar until evenly combined.
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Incorporate Butter: Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs and begins to cling together.
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Add Sprinkles: Gently stir in the sprinkles, infusing the dough with festive color and joy. For a Christmas-themed twist, consider using 1 tablespoon of green sprinkles and 1 tablespoon of red sprinkles.
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Knead Dough: Form the mixture into a cohesive ball and knead it until it becomes smooth and pliable, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
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Shape Dough: On an ungreased cookie sheet, roll or pat the dough into an 8×5 inch rectangle, maintaining an even thickness throughout.
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Cut Into Squares: Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1/2 inch squares, creating bite-sized portions perfect for sharing or indulging in a moment of bliss.
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Arrange on Baking Sheet: Carefully separate the squares on the cookie sheet, ensuring they have enough space to expand slightly during baking.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C), then bake the shortbread bites for 12 minutes or until the bottoms just begin to turn a light golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked and ready to be enjoyed.
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Cool: Once baked to perfection, transfer the shortbread bites to wire racks lined with wax paper, allowing them to cool completely before handling or storing.
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Storage: Store the cooled shortbread bites in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to three days, preserving their freshness and flavor. For longer storage, these delightful treats can be kept in the freezer for up to three months, ready to be enjoyed whenever a moment of sweetness is desired.
With their buttery richness and enchanting sprinkles, these Elfin Shortbread Bites are sure to become a cherished favorite for holidays, gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a touch of homemade goodness. Embrace the magic of baking and delight your taste buds with every tiny, delectable bite!
