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Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies

These easy-to-make Christmas sugar cookies are soft and buttery, perfect for holiday festivities and gifting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened Softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Do not overmix after adding
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
For the icing
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened Softened for easy mixing
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract For flavoring the icing
  • 1-3 tablespoons milk Add until desired consistency
  • neon pink food coloring Optional for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup of softened salted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy - about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Crack in the eggs, one at a time, and mix until completely incorporated.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract.
  4. Gently fold in 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons of baking powder until just combined.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut using your favorite cookie cutters.
  3. Transfer the cookies to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Icing
  1. While the cookies bake, whip up the icing by beating together 1/2 cup of softened salted butter, 3 cups of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
  2. Gradually add milk until you reach your desired consistency.
  3. Optional: Mix in a few drops of neon pink food coloring for a festive touch.
  4. Once cookies are cooled, decorate with the icing.

Notes

These cookies stay fresh for about 1 week at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze them for a few months. Thaw at room temperature or heat briefly in the microwave before serving.