Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies
Indulge in Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies Experience holiday magic w delicious soft sugar cookies A festive treat perfect for any celebration
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4-6 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- Christmas sprinkles, for decorating
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually Add Dry Ingredients to Wet Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut Out the Cookies: Use Christmas-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Place on Baking Sheets: Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Combine Powdered Sugar and Butter: In a large bowl, beat together the powdered sugar and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add Milk or Cream: Gradually add the milk or heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Coloring (Optional): If you want to add color to your frosting, use gel food coloring.
- Frost the Cookies: Frost the cookies with a generous layer of frosting.
- Create the Swirl: Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe a swirl of frosting on top of each cookie.
- Add Sprinkles: Immediately sprinkle the cookies with Christmas sprinkles before the frosting sets.