Here’s a super simple 4-Ingredient Christmas Shortbread Cookie Bites recipe—easy, buttery, and festive 🍪✨
4-Ingredient Christmas Shortbread Cookie Bites
Ingredients (makes ~24 bites)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional for decoration: sprinkles, melted chocolate, or colored sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the dough
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until dough comes together.
- Form cookie bites
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
- Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are just lightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Optional decoration
- Drizzle with melted chocolate, sprinkle with colored sugar, or add festive sprinkles once cooled.
Tips & Variations
- Flavor twists: Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or almond extract.
- Chocolate shortbread: Mix in mini chocolate chips or cocoa powder.
- Make ahead: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Extra festive: Dip half of each cookie in melted white or dark chocolate and top with holiday sprinkles.
If you want, I can also give you a no-bake 4-ingredient version that’s ready in 10 minutes for instant holiday treats.
