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Valentines Day Shortbread Cookie Bites

Valentines Day Shortbread Cookie Bites

  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 38-40 minutes
  • Yield: 24-30 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the sweetness of Valentine’s Day with these adorable Shortbread Cookie Bites, perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying all by yourself. Made with tender love and care, these buttery treats are infused with the subtle flavor of almond extract and topped with vibrant Valentine’s Day nonpareils sprinkles.

Ingredients

Scale
  • ½ C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
  • ¼ C sugar
  • ½ tsp pure almond extract
  • 1 C flour
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ C Valentine’s Day nonpareils sprinkles
  • 1 – 2 in mini heart cookie cutter
  • Icing ingredients:
  • ¾ C powdered sugar
  • 3–5 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp clear vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp Valentine’s Day nonpareils sprinkles
  • 1 disposable piping bag

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add almond extract and mix well.
  4. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
  5. Roll out dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
  6. Cut into desired shapes using a mini heart cookie cutter.
  7. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
  8. Allow to cool completely before icing.
  9. To make icing, combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
  10. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  11. Transfer to a disposable piping bag and pipe onto cooled cookies.
  12. Decorate with Valentine’s Day nonpareils sprinkles.

Notes

Tips: Use a high-quality almond extract for the best flavor. If you don’t have a mini heart cookie cutter, you can use a regular cookie cutter or even a glass to cut out shapes. To store, place cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Valentine’s Day, shortbread cookies, cookie bites, almond extract, nonpareils sprinkles

Find it online: https://crystalrecipes.com/valentines-day-shortbread-cookie-bites/