Description
Festive holiday magic sparkles in these irresistible Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites, perfectly sized for delightful seasonal nibbling. Delicate, buttery morsels with crisp edges and tender centers will become your new favorite sweet celebration treat that everyone adores.
Ingredients
Scale
Sugars and Fats:
- 1 cup (230 grams / 8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional, for extra flavor)
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (310 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Red, green, and white sprinkles or nonpareils
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by preheating the oven to 350F (175C). Carefully line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, which takes approximately 2-3 minutes of vigorous mixing.
- Introduce moisture and flavor by incorporating the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Whisk these ingredients until they form a smooth, homogeneous liquid.
- In a separate vessel, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually integrate these dry components into the wet mixture, stirring gently to maintain a tender texture.
- Form miniature spheres of dough, each approximately half an inch in diameter. This should yield bite-sized morsels perfect for festive snacking.
- Embellish each dough ball by rolling it generously in a vibrant mixture of red, green, and white sprinkles, ensuring even coverage by applying gentle pressure.
- Arrange the decorated cookie spheres on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Slide the tray into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. Watch carefully to achieve a delicate balance – edges should be set while centers remain soft and tender.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, which helps them firm up slightly before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container or present as a delightful holiday gift in a festive jar.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain the perfect bite-sized shape.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother, more evenly mixed cookie dough that creates a tender texture.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising taste or texture.
- Roll cookies in sanding sugar or metallic sprinkles for extra festive holiday sparkle and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg