FUNFETTI SHORTBREAD BITES
Why, hello there. I am back after a lovely week off with Mr AN with these cute, little Funfetti Shortbread Bites. Because mini things are 100 times cuter than normal sized things. FACT.
I was seriously craving shortbread the other day. Like an OMG-empty-all-the-cupboards-searching-for-shortbread-right-this-second type craving. So, I decided to make some because 1) I couldn’t find any and 2) homemade is actually better.
I always use icing sugar and 1tbsp of cornflour in my shortbread recipe as I find it creates this amazing, smooth, melt in your mouth texture which is just THE best.
And then butter. Lots and lots and lots of butter.
Everything in moderation, right?
As always, we planned to do loads and ended up doing very little. I planned on doing some painting, finishing off the stairs which I started about 4 years ago and have only done one coat of undercoat on, but the thought of just chilling with my fiancé was too great a temptation.
We did head into London which was nice. We went to YO! Sushi for the first time and I definitely approve. SO good!
We used to have a sushi place by us, but then it went really quickly and I haven’t been able to enjoy those egg omelette ones for far too long.
Funfetti Shortbread Bites
These adorable mini Funfetti Shortbread Bites are ridiculously easy to make and totally addictive. Crisp, buttery and filled with Funfetti, you'll be forgiven for not wanting to share!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 45
Author Annie S
Place a piece of grease proof paper into an 8x8 inch square pan and leave to one side.
Place butter, flours, sugar, salt and vanilla into a large bowl, or the bowl of your stand mixer and beat on medium-high speed until you have a crumbly mixture which is just starting to come together. The butter will be pea sized, although some larger lumps are fine.
Add in the Funfetti and 1tbsp of milk, then mix until well combined. Add in another 1tbsp of milk and then mix until a soft dough forms.
Tip the dough into your lined pan and press into a level layer. Use your hands or the base of a glass/cup.
Place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. Whilst chilling, preheat the oven to 160C/325F and line 2 baking trays.
Once chilled, lift out the dough from the square pan and place on a cutting board. Either with a knife, or pizza cutter (I used a pizza cutter), slice into bite size pieces. My pieces were around 1/2 an inch-3/4 inch thick. I made around 64 bites. You can make them however big or small you want.
Separate all the shortbread bites and then place them onto your lined trays, leaving a little gap between each one.
Place in the oven for 12-17 minutes (depending on how big they are) until they look matte when the light from the oven hits them. If they look a little dark/soggy in the light, they're are not done.
You don't want them to be golden or coloured in anyway, just slightly firm to the touch and matte.
Leave to cool on the trays completely, before transferring to an airtight container. Funfetti Shortbread Bites will keep at room temperature for 5 days.
I was seriously craving shortbread the other day. Like an OMG-empty-all-the-cupboards-searching-for-shortbread-right-this-second type craving. So, I decided to make some because 1) I couldn’t find any and 2) homemade is actually better.
I always use icing sugar and 1tbsp of cornflour in my shortbread recipe as I find it creates this amazing, smooth, melt in your mouth texture which is just THE best.
And then butter. Lots and lots and lots of butter.
Everything in moderation, right?
As always, we planned to do loads and ended up doing very little. I planned on doing some painting, finishing off the stairs which I started about 4 years ago and have only done one coat of undercoat on, but the thought of just chilling with my fiancé was too great a temptation.
We did head into London which was nice. We went to YO! Sushi for the first time and I definitely approve. SO good!
We used to have a sushi place by us, but then it went really quickly and I haven’t been able to enjoy those egg omelette ones for far too long.
Funfetti Shortbread Bites
These adorable mini Funfetti Shortbread Bites are ridiculously easy to make and totally addictive. Crisp, buttery and filled with Funfetti, you'll be forgiven for not wanting to share!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 45
Author Annie S
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 sticks (170g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (210g) plain flour
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 4 tbsp icing sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp multi-coloured Funfetti/sprinkles
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
Place a piece of grease proof paper into an 8x8 inch square pan and leave to one side.
Place butter, flours, sugar, salt and vanilla into a large bowl, or the bowl of your stand mixer and beat on medium-high speed until you have a crumbly mixture which is just starting to come together. The butter will be pea sized, although some larger lumps are fine.
Add in the Funfetti and 1tbsp of milk, then mix until well combined. Add in another 1tbsp of milk and then mix until a soft dough forms.
Tip the dough into your lined pan and press into a level layer. Use your hands or the base of a glass/cup.
Place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. Whilst chilling, preheat the oven to 160C/325F and line 2 baking trays.
Once chilled, lift out the dough from the square pan and place on a cutting board. Either with a knife, or pizza cutter (I used a pizza cutter), slice into bite size pieces. My pieces were around 1/2 an inch-3/4 inch thick. I made around 64 bites. You can make them however big or small you want.
Separate all the shortbread bites and then place them onto your lined trays, leaving a little gap between each one.
Place in the oven for 12-17 minutes (depending on how big they are) until they look matte when the light from the oven hits them. If they look a little dark/soggy in the light, they're are not done.
You don't want them to be golden or coloured in anyway, just slightly firm to the touch and matte.
Leave to cool on the trays completely, before transferring to an airtight container. Funfetti Shortbread Bites will keep at room temperature for 5 days.
