Description
These Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites are perfect festive treats made with a buttery, soft dough flavored with vanilla and decorated with red and green sprinkles. They bake up tender with slightly golden edges, ideal for holiday parties or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Decoration
- Red and green sprinkles or sanding sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a tender texture in the cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, providing the dough with moisture and flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasonings.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms, avoiding overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Decorate: Gently press the tops of each dough ball to slightly flatten them, then sprinkle red and green sprinkles or sanding sugar on top for a festive look.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden, indicating they are done.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps maintain their shape and texture.
Notes
- For extra festive flair, use holiday-themed sprinkles or colored sugar to match your holiday decor.
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help the cookie bites maintain a neater shape and become puffier.
