Christmas Shortbread Cookies Recipe with Sprinkles

By: Jennifer Soltys from amagicalmess.com

By: Jennifer Soltys from amagicalmess.com

"An easy Christmas shortbread cookies recipe is a real time-saver whenever you need cookies. This recipe is easy enough to whip up quickly. Have a last minute party to attend? These babies won't take long to make at all. A quick color change of the sprinkles makes them appropriate for any occasion. While I was growing up, my Grandma had a favorite bakery in town. She would go quite often – I am not even sure why cause that seems a little strange now – but, every time we did I would get shortbread cookies with the tiny round sprinkles. They were my favorite cookie ever to be made. These shortbread cookies remind me of my childhood favorites."

NotesThese tasty little morsels just melt in your mouth. Make them with all sorts of colors and types of sprinkles. The colors pictured are perfect for the holidays, but you can use any color for other events. It's easy to make humongous batches to share with everyone, too. Create cookie tins for friends and family as delicious little gifts.

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More Dessert Recipes to Crave

We love recommending dessert recipes to our readers, especially when they enjoy making festive treats like Christmas Shortbread Cookies with Sprinkles. If you're looking to expand your baking repertoire, we have a few suggestions for you.

For those who enjoy the classic taste of shortbread but want to try something new, we recommend trying your hand at making Linzer Cookies. These delicious sandwich cookies are made with a buttery almond shortbread dough and filled with raspberry jam. They are sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.

If you're looking to challenge yourself in the kitchen, why not give French Macarons a try? These delicate almond meringue cookies are a bit more advanced to make, but the end result is a beautiful and delicious treat that will impress your friends and family. You can even customize the filling and shell colors to match any festive occasion.

Lastly, if you enjoy the bright and colorful sprinkles on your shortbread cookies, you might love making Funfetti Cupcakes. These vanilla cupcakes are studded with rainbow sprinkles and topped with a fluffy buttercream frosting. They are perfect for celebrating birthdays, showers, or any special occasion.

We hope these recommendations inspire you to try something new in the kitchen and continue spreading the joy of baking to those around you. Happy baking!

Preparation Time15 min

Cooking Time20 min

Cooking Vessel Sizecookie sheet

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups flour
3 cups white sugar
3 cups cornstarch
Nonpareils

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Using a mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy. Combine dry ingredients together, and gradually add to creamed butter until well blended.
If dough is sticky, dust hands with additional cornstarch as you shape dough into 1″ balls. Flatten slightly with the palms of your hands. Dip in nonpareils and place on a parchment lined baking pan about 2″ apart.
Bake for 20-22 minutes until set but not brown.
Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Makes 6-8 dozen.