When Christmas time rolls around, that’s when a lot of us start to think about what special seasonal food we want to make. And cookies are never too far out of mind, since there are so many to choose from. The following recipe for Christmas cookies is especially tempting.
They’re made with almond and vanilla and have Christmas-themed sprinkles (red, green, and white) along with an almond and vanilla frosting.
Although these are ideal for Christmas, they’re also perfect for just about any other occasion if you want to make something with sweet appeal. You can use any color of sprinkles, perhaps red or pink if you’re making them for Valentine’s Day, blue and pink if they’re for a baby shower, or any other color you want to use.
They’re too good only to make once a year, and once you taste their delicious flavor, you’re going to want to make these special cookies often.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
If you usually find yourself making the same festive cookies over and over, you might be looking for a fresh idea. There’s nothing wrong with following tradition, of course, and it’s lovely to recreate the cookies your mother or grandmother used to lovingly create. So why not add something new to your cookie selection this Christmas. These frosted treats are sure to go down a treat, and they’re so popular you might even want to make a second batch!
How to Serve Them:
Enjoy these sweet sugar cookies with a cup of coffee, a glass of milk or even, if you’re feeling festive, a cup of eggnog!
Ingredients:
For the treats:
- Sugar
- Butter softened
- Baking powder
- Eggs at room temperature
- Cornstarch
- Almond extract
- All-purpose flour
- Vanilla
- Christmas sprinkles
For the frosting:
- Almond extract
- Salted butter softened
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla
- Heavy whipping cream as needed
How to make Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars:
Step 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2. Beat together the butter and sugar until creamy.
Step 3. Add in the eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.
Step 4. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and cornstarch.
Step 5. Stir in some sprinkles.
Step 6. Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Step 8. Blend together the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extract.
Step 9. Slowly add in the heavy whipping cream until the frosting is your desired consistency.
Step 10. Frost the treats, and add additional sprinkles on top.
Step 11. Slice and serve.
A great recipe for sugar cookies is always worth knowing because they make any special occasion even better! These sugar cookies are a breeze to make and because they’re made in one pan you can cut them into small squares or big ones (recommended!)
Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars
Ingredients
For the treats:
- 1 C. Sugar
- ¾ C. Butter softened
- 1 tsp. Baking powder
- 2 Large eggs at room temperature
- 2 tsp. Cornstarch
- 1 tsp. Almond extract
- 2 C. All purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. Vanilla
- Christmas sprinkles
For the frosting:
- ½ tsp. Almond extract
- 1 C. Salted butter softened
- 2 ½ C. Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 4-5 Tbsp. Heavy whipping cream as needed
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat together the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add in the eggs, vanilla and almond extract.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder and cornstarch.
- Stir in some sprinkles.
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Blend together the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and almond extract.
- Slowly add in the heavy whipping cream until the frosting is your desired consistency.
- Frost the treats, and add additional sprinkles on top.
- Slice and serve.
Can You Make Them Ahead?
You can make these cookies in advance. Just make sure you don’t accidentally eat them all before the big day!
Storage Instructions:
Keep these treats in an airtight container in the fridge and eat them within 3 days for the freshest flavor. Once these start to dry out and go stale, they can still be used to make trifle or similar.
Variations and Substitutions:
These can be for any occasion if you use different colored sprinkles instead of Christmas-themed ones. You can even omit the frosting altogether or use a different type.
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