Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites are adorable, bite-sized treats that bring holiday cheer! With soft sugar cookie dough and festive sprinkles, these mini cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or just a fun seasonal snack.
Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites
Description
Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites are adorable, bite-sized treats that bring holiday cheer! With soft sugar cookie dough and festive sprinkles, these mini cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or just a fun seasonal snack.
Ingredients
- 1cup(230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1cup(200g) granulated sugar
- 1large egg
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1/2 tspalmond extract (optional, for extra flavor)
- 2 1/2cups(310g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tspbaking powder
- 1/4 tspsalt
- Red, green, and white sprinkles or nonpareils
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Make the Cookie Dough:In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and mix until well combined.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the Cookies:Roll the dough into small balls, about 1/2 inch in diameter (about 1 teaspoon of dough per ball).Roll each ball in the red, green, and white sprinkles, pressing gently so the sprinkles stick.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1/2 inch in diameter (about 1 teaspoon of dough per ball).
- Roll each ball in the red, green, and white sprinkles, pressing gently so the sprinkles stick.
- Bake:Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft (do not overbake).Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft (do not overbake).
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:Serve your Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites or store them in a festive jar for gifting!
- Serve your Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites or store them in a festive jar for gifting!
Notes
Add color:You can add a few drops of food coloring to the dough for more festive colors.
Make it fancy:Drizzle cooled cookie bites with white or dark chocolate for extra flavor.
Storage:Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months.
