Festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites

Festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites

120 mins
easy
60 servings

Delightful, festive sugar cookie bites perfect for Christmas parties or a cozy holiday treat. These easy-to-make cookies are decorated with vibrant red and green frosting and sprinkles.

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking Sheets
  • Food Processor
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry Blender
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Rolling Pin
  • Stand mixer

Ingredients

  • 1.00 cupUnsalted Butter(Cold, cut into cubes)
  • 1.00 cupPowdered Sugar
  • 1.00 Large Egg
  • 1.00 Large Egg Yolk
  • 2.00 tspVanilla Extract
  • 0.25 tspAlmond Extract(Optional)
  • 2.75 cupsGluten-Free All-Purpose Flour(Spooned and leveled)
  • 2.00 tspBaking Powder
  • 0.50 tspSalt
  • 2.00 tspMilk(If needed)
  • 1.00 dropRed Food Coloring(Gel food coloring recommended)
  • 1.00 dropGreen Food Coloring(Gel food coloring recommended)
  • 1.00 cupFestive Holiday Sprinkles

Instructions

1

Combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract (if using).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Mix until a dough forms. Add a splash of milk if needed.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Divide dough in half and flatten each half between two sheets of parchment paper.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

6

Roll out each dough to about 1/2 inch thickness.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Chill dough for 20 minutes in the freezer.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

8

Cut dough into desired shapes (squares, circles).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.

Estimated time: 12 minutes

10

Let cool completely.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

11

Prepare frosting by combining powdered sugar, butter, and milk.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

12

Divide frosting into three portions. Color two portions red and green with food coloring.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

13

Frost each cookie bite.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

14

Garnish with festive sprinkles.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

15

Enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes