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Muddy Buddies Shortbread Bites Recipes

Published: Dec 15, 2016 · Modified: Jan 6, 2020 by Anna 7 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Muddy Buddies Shortbread Bites recipe - mini shortbread cookies coated with melted chocolate and tossed in powdered sugar make for a fun spin of a classic treat! So easy and absolutely irresistible!

 

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MUDDY BUDDIES SHORTBREAD BITES

Get ready to be obsessed! These sweet tiny shortbread bites disguised as muddy buddies are about to blow you away! Melt in your mouth shortbread cut into mini square cookies, coated with melted chocolate and tossed in powdered sugar are THE treat to make this holiday season! Inspired by two classics: shortbread cookies and Muddy Buddies (aka "Puppy Chow") snack mix, these bites are fun to make, gift-wrap and share and enjoy! This is a perfect snack to enjoy while watching movies, alongside my Sweet and Salty Caramel Popcorn Mix and my Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites.

HOW TO MAKE SHORTBREAD BITES?

  • To make these little bites, all you need is to throw all of the ingredients into a food processor and process until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
  • With your hands, form it into a 8″ by 5″ rectangle, freeze for 15 minutes, cut into little squares and bake.
  • After they cool, coat the bites in melted milk chocolate and toss in powdered sugar. You will notice that there is not much sugar in the dough itself. It is perfect since the bites will be coated in milk chocolate and powdered sugar.

MUDDY BUDDIES SHORTBREAD BITES RECIPE:

 

Muddy Buddies Shortbread Bites in a bowl.

Muddy Buddies Shortbread Bites Recipe

Author: Anna
Mini shortbread cookies coated with melted chocolate and tossed in powdered sugar make for a fun spin of a classic treat! So easy and absolutely irresistible!
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Total Time 38 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 45 pieces
Calories 66 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening

Instructions
 

  • Place flour, sugar and salt in a bowl of a food processor. Process for 5 seconds.
  • Add butter and shortening and process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and starts to come together.
  • Place mixture on a sheet of parchment paper. With your hands, bring the mixture together into a disk. Roll out into a 8" by 5" rectangle. Place parchment paper with dough and place in freezer for 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • When ready, cut the shortbread in half and then each half into about ½" squares. Bake one half at a time. Place shortbread bites onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about ½ inch space between them. Bake for 18 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening until smooth.
  • Place powdered sugar in a plastic gallon-sized bag and set aside.
  • Place cooled shortbread bites in a mixing bowl. Pour chocolate over bites. Toss gently to coat.
  • Place coated bites in a plastic gallon-sized bag with powdered sugar, close the bag and toss gently to coat.
  • Place coated bites in a container, ready to serve. Store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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  1. Amanda says

    December 16, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    5 stars
    I'm so loving all the muddy buddies varieties out right now, although this one is my favorite!

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  2. cathy says

    December 16, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    I love the little shortbread bites in this!

    Reply
  3. Amy Stafford says

    December 16, 2016 at 9:25 am

    5 stars
    These are great! so much fun and everyone will want some when I put them out over the holidays.

    Reply
  4. Jessica says

    December 16, 2016 at 8:53 am

    5 stars
    Perfection! Love this idea! It would be so hard not to eat the whole thing!

    Reply
  5. Lauren says

    December 16, 2016 at 7:49 am

    5 stars
    These shortbread bites are so cute! And I am a major fan of muddy buddies

    Reply
  6. Angie says

    December 15, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    5 stars
    oh my word, you have no idea how much my husband is going to love this! She loves shortbread cookies and puppy chow!

    Reply
  7. Jocelyn says

    December 15, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    These are so genius!

    Reply

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