Description
Enjoy these Soft and Chewy Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies, a festive treat perfect for holiday celebrations. These cookies feature a tender, buttery base with a hint of vanilla and almond extract, topped with creamy, luscious cream cheese frosting and colorful Christmas sprinkles to brighten any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup Christmas jimmies sprinkles
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 1/4 cups full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup salted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (very cold)
- 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside to ensure even distribution in the dough.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This process should take about 3-4 minutes and helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add egg and extracts: Beat in the large egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until the mixture is smooth and homogenous, making sure everything is well incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Fold in sprinkles: Gently fold in 1/4 cup of Christmas jimmies sprinkles to disperse them without breaking their shape or color.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle and shape.
- Preheat oven and prepare trays: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Scoop and shape cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking to maintain softness.
- Cool cookies: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Make cream cheese frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and salted butter together until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract, then gradually add sifted powdered sugar, beating to combine. Slowly pour in the very cold heavy cream and mix until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable.
- Frost the cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting generously on top of each cookie.
- Decorate: Sprinkle additional Christmas sprinkles over the frosting for a festive finish.
- Serve and enjoy: Allow the frosting to set slightly before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing and better texture.
- If you prefer a firmer cookie, chill the dough longer before baking.
- You can substitute almond extract with more vanilla extract if desired.
- Store frosted cookies in the refrigerator to keep the cream cheese frosting fresh, but bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
- Sprinkles can be customized to your preference or omitted if desired.
