These Crumbl-inspired Christmas Sugar Cookies are thick, buttery, and topped with a creamy almond frosting just like the famous bakery — but with a festive holiday twist. Soft-baked with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and decorated in cheery Christmas colors, they’re the perfect cookie for gifting, parties, or cozy December baking.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
Ultra-soft, thick, bakery-style sugar cookies
Sweet almond frosting just like Crumbl
Festive and easy to decorate
Perfect for cookie boxes and holiday trays
Recipe Card
Servings: 12–14 large cookies
Estimated Cost: $7–9
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes
Calories: ~320 per cookie
Ingredients
Sugar Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Christmas Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
- ½ tsp almond extract
- Red or green food coloring
- Christmas sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Make the Cookies
- Cream butter & sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg & extracts: Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Chill: Refrigerate dough for 20 minutes for easier shaping.
- Shape: Scoop 3-tbsp portions and roll into balls. Gently flatten tops.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes — edges should be pale, not browned.
- Cool: Let cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
- Beat butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, almond extract, and cream. Whip until smooth and fluffy.
- Tint frosting red or green.
- Spread thickly on cooled cookies. Add sprinkles if desired.
Note
Don’t overbake — Crumbl cookies stay soft and pale. They continue to set as they cool.
Tasty Twists
- Peppermint Version: Replace almond extract with peppermint and top with crushed candy canes.
- Swirled Frosting: Use both red and green for a marble effect.
- Frosted Cut-Outs: Roll dough and use Christmas cookie cutters.
- White Chocolate Drizzle: Adds festive sweetness.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix well.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 20 minutes to help cookies stay thick.
- Scoop large balls of dough (about 3 tbsp each), roll smooth, and slightly flatten.
- Bake 9–11 minutes. Cookies should look just set—don’t overbake!
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Beat butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until smooth.
- Add cream, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
- Tint with red or green food coloring.
- Beat until fluffy and silky.
- Assemble
- Frost each cooled cookie generously. Add sprinkles for a Christmas sparkle.
Notes
FAQ
The frosted cookies can sit at room temperature for 1–2 days, but refrigerate for longer storage.
Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months. Frost after thawing.
The butter may have been too soft — try chilling the dough longer.
Yes — it doubles perfectly for large holiday batches.
Soft, Sweet & Holiday-Ready
These Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies deliver everything you love about the iconic bakery version — thick, soft, frosted, and full of holiday cheer. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or savoring with a mug of hot cocoa. 🎄🍪✨