Description
Delight in these festive Sugar Crumbl Cookies that combine a tender, buttery base with colorful Christmas sprinkles and a luscious cream cheese frosting infused with cake batter flavoring. Perfectly soft and sweet, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cake batter flavoring or vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles
Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon cake batter flavoring or vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: small amount of milk (to adjust consistency)
- Additional sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Flavoring: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the cake batter flavoring or vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies. Then gently fold in the Christmas sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of dough for each cookie. Roll into balls and place six dough balls per sheet, slightly flattening each to ensure even baking.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until the cookies appear set and the tops lose their glossy sheen.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and a pinch of salt, mixing until creamy. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or a little milk to thin, as desired. Stir in the cake batter flavoring or vanilla extract.
- Decorate: Once the cookies are fully cooled, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto each cookie in a spiral pattern. Top with additional Christmas sprinkles and allow the frosting to set before serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature before mixing.
- Use parchment paper to avoid cookies sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Adjust frosting consistency depending on preference; thicker for piping, thinner for spreading.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Sprinkles can be substituted with any festive decorations or omitted for a simpler cookie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
