Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies – Soft Frosted Holiday Treats
These Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies are soft, thick, and topped with luscious almond-vanilla frosting — the perfect festive treat for holiday parties, gifting, or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 large cookies 1x
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- ½ tsp vanilla or almond extract
- Red and green food coloring (gel preferred)
- Holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts, mix well.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch. Mix into wet ingredients until dough forms.
- Scoop dough into large balls (2–3 tbsp). Flatten slightly and place on baking sheet.
- Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are set. Cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, cream, and extract. Beat until fluffy.
- Tint frosting and spread or pipe onto cooled cookies. Decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
- Chill dough for thicker cookies.
- Add cream cheese to frosting for variation.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.