Sprinkled Shortbread is going to be Santa’s favorite cookie! Buttery shortbread cookies rolled in sprinkles before baking.
Sprinkles make everything better! I also love Christmas Confetti Cookies for the holidays.
Originally published November 24, 2013. Updated November 14, 2021.
Shortbread cookies are probably my most favorite. They’re buttery and melt in your mouth and just perfect for every cookie occasion.
These Sprinkled Shortbread cookies are made festive by rolling the dough in sprinkles before you bake them! How cute are they going to be for Christmas?!
They’re also the simplest cookies. Made with just butter, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and flour. And the sprinkles!
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla
- Salt
- All-purpose flour
- Holiday sprinkles – I like the tiny color sugars for these cookies but you can use whatever sprinkles you like
Instructions
- Combine ingredients. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until creamy. Beat in powdered sugar, vanilla. and salt until incorporated. Slowly beat in flour and beat until just combined.
- Shape into logs. Divide the batter into 2 and shape each one into a thick log.
- Add sprinkles. Pour the sprinkles onto a flat plate and roll the log of batter through the sprinkles until they are well covered.
- Chill overnight. Wrap in parchment paper and allow to sit overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prepare to bake. The next day, preheat oven to 350F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice cookie dough. Remove the logs from the fridge and slice into ¼″ rounds. Place on prepared pan.
- Bake. Bake in preheated oven for 10 – 12 minutes or until set. You do not want them to brown. Cool on a wire rack.
How Long Are They Good For?
Shortbread cookies are good for a surprisingly long time. They will be fine for about 10 days at room temperature. Make sure to store them in an airtight container.
Can You Freeze Them?
You can freeze these shortbread cookies for up to 3 months. I recommend wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap and then putting them in a ziploc freezer bag.
More Holiday Cookies
- No Bake Avalanche Cookies
- Italian Sugar Cookies
- Frosted Eggnog Cookies
- Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies
- Cranberry Orange Cookies
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Sprinkled Shortbread
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- about 1 cup of sprinkles
Instructions
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until creamy. Beat in powdered sugar, vanilla. and salt until incorporated.
- Slowly beat in flour and beat until just combined.
- Divide the batter into 2 and shape each one into a thick log.
- Pour the sprinkles onto a flat plate and roll the log of batter through the sprinkles until they are well covered.
- Wrap in wax paper and allow to sit overnight in the refrigerator.
- The next day, preheat oven to 350F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove the logs from the fridge and slice into ¼" rounds. Place on prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 - 12 minutes or until set. You do not want them to brown.
- Cool on a wire rack.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 105Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 48mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
I can’t wait to make these with my kids!! SO FUN!
katerina @ diethood.com says
I LOVE these! They are SO fun and festive! They will definitely be on my must-make list!
Juliane says
Loved this! This is super good!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
These are on my must-make list!
Erik says
So festive and fun! Really made me feel excited for the holidays.
Beth says
Those cookies are so adorable! I love the colored sprinkled edges. They’re perfect for the holidays.
Nutmeg Nanny says
These cookies look perfect! I love the sprinkled edge :) so pretty!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Those cookies look so buttery, tender, and just exactly what I think of when I think of holiday shortbread! Pinned!
Kristy says
I’m in baking mode too and stocking up on butter! These cookies look delicious, thanks for sharing! #client
Tracey says
I can’t wait to get started baking Christmas cookies – my favorite time of the year!! Shortbread is the best – so simple but crazy good :)