Description
Soft and sweet festive sugar cookies topped with creamy frosting and sprinkles, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 270 g (2¼ cups) all-purpose flour
- 4 g (1 tsp) baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 170 g (1½ sticks / ¾ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 54 g (⅓ cup) Christmas jimmies sprinkles
- 283 g (1¼ bricks / 10 oz) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 184 g (13 Tbsp) salted butter, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 150 g (1¼ cups) powdered sugar, sifted
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) heavy cream, very cold
- 24 g (2 Tbsp) Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix on medium-low speed until combined, about 30 seconds.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in two parts. Mix on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the Christmas jimmies sprinkles using a spatula until they are evenly distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough (48-50 g each). Roll each scoop into a ball and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Slightly flatten each dough ball, keeping cookies at least ½-inch thick.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and tops look soft.
- Immediately shape each cookie into a perfect circle after baking.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and salted butter on low speed until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and salt; beat until just combined.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar in three parts, mixing each time.
- Drizzle in the cold heavy cream, whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe or spread frosting on cookies and sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze un-frosted cookies layers between parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American