Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites

Why make this recipe

Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites are a quick, crowd-pleasing treat for holiday gatherings — small, festive, and perfect for decorating or leaving out for Santa. If you enjoy classic holiday baking, pairing them with other seasonal cookies like gingerbread cookies creates a charming platter everyone will love.

These bite-sized sugar cookies capture the familiar buttery, vanilla-almond flavor of a classic sugar cookie but in a tiny, easy-to-share form. They bake fast, frost beautifully, and are a fun activity to make with kids or friends during the holidays.

How to make Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites

Start by preparing the dough, chilling briefly if it becomes too soft, then rolling into small, uniform balls for even baking. Aim for consistent sizing (about 1 tablespoon per cookie) so they finish at the same time. Once baked and cooled, pipe or spread buttercream on each bite and add sprinkles or edible decorations to suit the season.

Ingredients :

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Buttercream frosting for topping

Directions :

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
6. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden.
8. Let cool on wire racks, then top with buttercream frosting.
9. Enjoy with family and friends or leave them out for Santa!

How to serve Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites

Arrange on a festive platter or tiered stand. Serve with hot cocoa, coffee, or eggnog. For parties, set up a small decorating station with different frostings, sprinkles, and edible pearls so guests can personalize their bites.

How to store Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites

Store unfrosted cookie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If frosted, refrigerate in a single layer or separated with parchment paper for up to 5 days; bring to room temperature before serving. For longer storage, freeze unbaked dough balls or baked unfrosted cookies (well-wrapped) for up to 3 months.

Tips to make Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites

• Use room-temperature butter for easier creaming and smoother dough.
• Measure flour correctly (spoon in and level off) to avoid dry, crumbly cookies.
• Keep cookie balls uniform in size for consistent baking.
• If the dough gets too soft, chill it 15–30 minutes before rolling.
• Pipe buttercream with a small round tip for neat, bite-sized coverage.

Variation (if any)

• Add lemon or orange zest to the dough for a citrus twist.
• Use almond or cream cheese frosting instead of classic buttercream.
• Dip half of each cooled bite in melted chocolate and then add sprinkles for a festive finish.

FAQ

Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
A: Yes — you can make dough, roll into balls, and refrigerate for up to 48 hours or freeze for up to 3 months. Bake directly from chilled or partially thawed state, adding a minute or two if needed.

Q: How do I keep the bites soft?
A: Do not overbake; remove when the edges are lightly golden. Store with a slice of bread in an airtight container to help retain moisture for a day or two.

Q: Can I use salted butter?
A: Yes, but reduce added salt or omit it to avoid overly salty cookies.

Conclusion

For a printable version of this recipe and step-by-step photos, see Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites – Two Sisters.