Funfetti Shortbread Bites

Directions

Butter a 13 by 9-inch baking dish and line with 2 sheets of parchment paper leaving a 1-inch over hang on all sides, set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer cream together butter and sugar until well combined. Mix in almond extract. With mixer set on low speed slowly add in flour and mix until combined . Mix and fold in 2 1/2 Tbsp sprinkles. Press dough into an even layer in prepared pan . Chill dough in refrigerator 20 - 30 minutes. Meanwhile preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lift dough from pan using parchment overhang on all sides. Cut into 1/2-inch squares using a large sharp knife . Sprinkle more sprinkles over the top if desired and gently press into dough. Transfer about 1/3 of the cookies to an unbuttered baking sheet and scatter cookies out spacing cookies 1/2-inch apart. Bake in preheated oven 8 - 12 minutes . Repeat process with remaining bites, adding them to a cool baking sheet. Cool completely then transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature.