Christmas Shortbread Bites

Step 1

Heat oven to 325°F. Line an 8 or 9-inch baking dish with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a bowl of an electric mixer, combine butter, sugar, and almond extract. Beat until creamy, scraping the bowl often. Turn off the mixer.

Step 3

Very gently add the all-purpose flour and salt a little at a time. Beat until it begins to form a dough. Be patient with this process.

Step 4

Stir in your choice of sprinkles.

Step 5

Knead the dough a few times until it forms into a ball. Place the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Gently press the dough throughout the pan. Place the pan in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Take the pan out of the refrigerator. Use plastic wrap or parchment paper to lift the dough from the pan. Place on a cutting board.

Step 7

Cut the dough into 1/2-inch squares. Carefully place the squares onto ungreased cookie sheets, separating them slightly.

Step 8

Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly browned. Keep an eye on them though during the baking process. They brown quickly.