Description
These Easter Shortbread Cookie Bites are adorable and delicious treats perfect for the holiday season. Buttery shortbread cookies studded with mini chocolate chips or chopped Easter candy, these bite-sized delights are a festive addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Cookie Bites:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pastel mini chocolate chips or chopped Easter candy
Garnish:
- Pastel sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips or chopped Easter candy.
- Shape and bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly flatten the tops and add pastel sprinkles if desired. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra festive flair, drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate and additional pastel sprinkles.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
