Cinnamon Sugar Shortbread Bites – Soft, Sweet, and Perfect for Gifting
Cinnamon Sugar Shortbread Bites are soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies cut into bite-sized pieces and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping. These festive treats are perfect for holiday gifting or snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 64 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix to combine.
- Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon together.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the pressed dough.
- Using a knife or bench scraper, score the dough into small bite-sized squares (about 1 inch).
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and re-cut along the score lines while warm.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Make sure to press the dough firmly and evenly into the pan for uniform baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- These cookies freeze well—store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg