Description
Delightfully festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites that are soft, buttery, and bursting with holiday sprinkles. These bite-sized treats are perfect for celebrations and are topped with an optional sweet glaze for extra cheer.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup holiday sprinkles (red, green, and white)
Optional Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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 mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, incorporating moisture and flavor into the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms that holds together without being sticky.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold half of the holiday sprinkles into the dough to disperse festive colors inside the cookies.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop teaspoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a small ball, then roll each ball in the remaining sprinkles to coat the outside, adding vibrant holiday decoration.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow space for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft for that classic bite-sized softness.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Glaze: If desired, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make a glaze. Drizzle it over the cooled cookie bites to add sweetness and a glossy finish.
Notes
- Do not overbake the cookie bites to maintain their soft texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Customize sprinkles with different colors to suit other holidays or celebrations.
