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Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites

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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

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  • 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

  1. Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. 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.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and mix until well combined.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1/2 inch in diameter (about 1 teaspoon of dough per ball).
  9. Roll each ball in the red, green, and white sprinkles, pressing gently so the sprinkles stick.
  10. 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.
  11. Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
  12. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft (do not overbake).
  13. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  14. Serve:Serve your Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites or store them in a festive jar for gifting!
  15. 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.

Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/christmas-sugar-cookie-bites/