Elfin Shortbread Bites

1. 1

   In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour and sugar.

2. 2

   Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs and starts to cling.

3. 3

   Stir in sprinkles.

4. 4

   For Christmas you might want to use 1 T green sprinkles and 1 T red sprinkles.

5. 5

   Form mixture into a ball and knead until smooth.

6. 6

   Roll or pat dough on an ungreased cookie sheet into an 8x5 inch rectangle.

7. 7

   Cut into 1/2 inch squares.

8. 8

   Separate the squares on the cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Bake in a 325F oven for 12 minutes or until the bottoms just start to brown.

10. 10

    Transfer to a wire racks covered with wax paper to cool.

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    Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to three days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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