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Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites

Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites are adorable, bite-sized holiday cookies that capture the classic buttery sweetness of sugar cookies in a fun mini form. Made with simple pantry ingredients and topped with red and green frosting and sprinkles, these festive cookie squares are perfect for Christmas dessert platters, cookie exchanges, and holiday parties. Their small size makes them easy to serve, visually appealing, and irresistible for both kids and adults during the holiday season.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings: 40

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter

Decoration

  • Vanilla frosting
  • Red food coloring
  • Green food coloring
  • Red and green sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly.
  • Transfer the dough to a bowl and knead gently until it comes together.
  • Roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick square on waxed paper.
  • Cut the dough into 1/2-inch squares and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Cool completely before decorating.
  • Divide frosting into three bowls and color one red and one green.
  • Frost cookies and decorate with red and green sprinkles.

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Use almond extract for a bakery-style flavor.
  • Swap vanilla frosting for cream cheese frosting.

Make-Ahead

  • Bake cookies up to 3 days in advance.
  • Store unfrosted cookies in an airtight container.

Serving Variations

  • Arrange on Christmas cookie boards.
  • Serve alongside hot cocoa or coffee.

Avoid Mistakes

  • Don’t overbake—cookies should stay pale.
  • Let cookies cool fully before frosting.