Elfin Shortbread Bites

Directions

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.
11. 11
    Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to three days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.