Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Special occasion Sugar Cookies, inspired by Crumbl’s iconic recipe. These soft and chewy cookies are adorned with vibrant red and green sprinkles and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings, festive parties, or thoughtful gifts, these cookies bring joy to every occasion. With a straightforward preparation process that makes baking accessible for all skill levels, you can easily create a batch of these festive treats that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
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- 270 g all-purpose flour
- 4 g baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 170 g unsalted butter, softened
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 54 g Special occasion jimmies sprinkles
- 283 g cream cheese, softened
- 184 g salted butter, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 150 g powdered sugar, sifted
- 80 ml heavy cream, very cold
- 40 g Special occasion sprinkles (jimmies, nonpareils, trees, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar in a stand mixer until fluffy. Add egg and extracts; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in sprinkles.
- Portion dough into balls and flatten slightly on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set but tops remain soft.
- Cool cookies before frosting with cream cheese mixture and adding more sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg