Amaya’s 10 Magical Meltaway Shortbread Bites
These Meltaway Shortbread Bites are a holiday cookie tin favorite. They are buttery, tender, and simply melt in your mouth. Perfect for sharing during the festive season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 36 cookies
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between cookies.
- Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass or your fingertips.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, you can sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar before baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg