Christmas Sugar Cookies
These Crumbl-inspired Christmas Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and packed with festive red and green sprinkles. Topped with a light and creamy cream cheese frosting, they’re perfect for holiday baking and gifting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup red and green holiday sprinkles
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting), softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- Additional red and green sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the red and green sprinkles gently.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Scoop about 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and flatten slightly. Space cookies 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 minutes, until edges are set and tops are matte. Cool 5 minutes on pan, then transfer to wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla extract and salt. Beat until light and creamy.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, frost generously and top with more sprinkles.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent overspreading and enhances flavor.
- Use clear vanilla extract for a whiter frosting appearance.
- Gluten-free flour may be used 1:1 but will slightly change texture.
- Vegan substitutes for butter and cream cheese are possible but may alter flavor.
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