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Freshly baked Crumbl sugar cookies with pink almond icing on top.

Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies

Deliciously thick and soft sugar cookies topped with a creamy pink frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings and festive occasions.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Do not let the butter get greasy.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For sweetening.
  • 1 large egg Room temperature.
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract Can substitute with almond extract.
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Measure accurately to avoid flat cookies.
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch Helps keep cookies soft.
  • 1 tsp baking powder For leavening.
  • 1 tsp salt Balance the sweetness.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened Provides a rich base.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened For creaminess.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar Sweetness for the frosting.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract To add flavor.
  • 1 pinch salt Balances the sweetness.
  • a few drops pink food coloring For visual appeal.
For Decoration
  • as desired sprinkles Red and green for classic looks.
  • as desired crushed candy canes For a festive touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to help maintain thickness while baking.
Baking
  1. Scoop large portions of dough and form them into slightly messy balls, keeping them tall.
  2. Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the center appears slightly underbaked.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until creamy.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract, salt, and pink food coloring until desired color is reached.
Decoration
  1. Once cookies are completely cool, frost them generously with the prepared frosting.
  2. Decorate with sprinkles and crushed candy canes as desired.

Notes

Store frosted cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let them sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving for the best texture.