German Christmas Sugar Cookies
These German Christmas sugar cookies are equal parts flavor and Christmas cheer. These rich, buttery sugar cookies are baked to golden brown perfection and topped with pretty sprinkles to really make them pop.
I've always loved to make cookies for the holidays. They're a simple, easy way of adding cheer and sweet flavors to the season. These sugar cookies have both in spades, with their sweet buttery flavor and their pretty sprinkle accents.
German Christmas Sugar Cookies
Other than family and friends, when I think of the holidays, I think of cookies and decorations. I love these cookies because they have a great flavor and they actually look like they're decorated with Christmas lights. The gold and silver sprinkles give a glittery look that is so much fun.
Ingredients
This is a very simple recipe that only takes a few easy ingredients to make. You probably already have them in your kitchen right now.
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- baking powder
- butter
- white sugar
- egg
- vanilla extract
- sprinkles of your choice
Instructions
It only takes a few quick steps to make these delicious cookies. You'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time!
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375ºF.
Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until smooth.
Step 4: Add egg and vanilla and beat again.
Step 5: Add flour mixture and beat until dough forms. The dough will be crumbly at first but will eventually come together.
Step 6: Using a 1-inch cookie dough scoop, scoop dough and roll into round balls. Place on a greased baking sheet.
Step 7: Using the smooth bottom of a glass, press each ball of dough down until they are about 1/2- inch thick.
Step 8: Place sprinkles in a small bowl.
Step 9: Take flattened cookie dough and push each into the sprinkles. Place dough back on the baking sheet, sprinkle side up.
Step 10: Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden. Allow to cool for 3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Equipment
It doesn't take much of anything to make these delicious cookies. You'll only need a few items.
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Spoon
- Hand mixer
- Baking sheet
Substitutions
Holiday Candies: You can use holiday-colored chocolate candies in place of sprinkles.
Margarine: Margarine can be used in equal amounts in place of butter.
Options
Looking for ways to change these German Christmas sugar cookies up? Here are some suggestions.
No Sprinkles: You can leave the sprinkles off of these cookies if you want them plain.
Top with Sanding Sugar: If you're looking for some bling without the sprinkles, try sanding sugar.
Tips:
- Fully soften your butter to ensure the best texture possible.
- When creaming your butter and sugar, keep going until it's light and fluffy.
- Be sure not to overcook your cookies. Remember, they'll cook a bit more even after they're removed from the oven.
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FAQ
These cookies will keep for up to 2 weeks at room temperature in an airtight container.
Yes. They freeze very well and will keep for a couple of months in the freezer.
Ope-air freeze the cookies on a cookie sheet. Then, transfer the frozen cookies to an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.
German Christmas Sugar Cookies
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German Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1⁄2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- sprinkles of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla and beat again.
- Add flour mixture and beat until dough forms. Dough will be crumbly at first but will eventually come together.
- Using a 1-inch cookie dough scoop, scoop dough and roll into round balls. Place on a greased baking sheet.
- Using the smooth bottom of a glass, press each ball of dough down until they are about 1/2- inch thick.
- Place sprinkles in a small bowl.
- Take flattened cookie dough and push each into the sprinkles. Place dough back on the baking sheet, sprinkle side up.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden.
- Allow to cool for 3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Nutrition Information
Yield
30Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 138Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 22mgSodium 101mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 0gSugar 10gProtein 1g
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