Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies – Soft, Frosted, and Festive
Soft, thick Crumbl-style sugar cookies topped with a festive almond buttercream frosting — perfect for the holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 18–20 cookies 1x
Ingredients
Cookies:
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 egg
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp almond extract
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
Frosting:
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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1½ tbsp heavy cream or milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp almond extract
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Food coloring (red, green, or pink)
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Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
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Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
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Add dry ingredients to wet mixture gradually.
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Scoop 2 tbsp dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly.
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Bake for 9–11 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
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For frosting: Beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, cream, and extracts. Tint with food coloring.
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Frost cooled cookies and top with sprinkles if desired.
Notes
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Do not overbake; cookies should be soft in the center.
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Chill dough if it feels sticky.
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Store in airtight container for up to 4 days.