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Christmas Sugar Cookies

Soft & Chewy Christmas Sugar Cookies for Festive Fun

These Soft and Chewy Christmas Sugar Cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations and are easy to make, ensuring a festive spirit with family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt omit for low-sodium
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened, or coconut oil for non-dairy
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can be substituted with erythritol
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • ½ cup Christmas Jimmies sprinkles or alternative sprinkles
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
  • ½ cup salted butter can use unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • to taste Christmas sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Steps for Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the sprinkles gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop about 3 tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Slightly flatten each ball with your palm.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  10. Reshape cookies if necessary after removing from the oven.
  11. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  12. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  13. Mix in vanilla extract and gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
  14. Stir in heavy cream for desired consistency.
  15. Once cookies are completely cool, frost them and decorate with sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Avoid overbaking for desired chewy texture. Customize decorations as desired.

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