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Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies

Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies

These Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies are buttery, ultra-soft, and topped with a smooth almond frosting tinted festive red or green. Perfect for cookie boxes, parties, or holiday gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For the Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 2 to 3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • Red or green food coloring
  • Holiday sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Make the Dough
  1. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Shape & Chill
  1. Roll dough into 12 equal balls. Gently flatten to about 3/4 inch thickness. Chill 20 minutes in the fridge.
Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft. Cool completely.
Make Frosting
  1. Beat butter, powdered sugar, almond extract, and cream until smooth. Adjust thickness as needed. Tint with food coloring.
Decorate
  1. Spread frosting generously onto cooled cookies. Add sprinkles if desired.

Notes

• Chilling the dough keeps the cookies thick and soft.
• Swap almond extract for vanilla if you prefer.
• Store frosted cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months.