Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies Easy Recipe

Okay, so I gotta tell ya: Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies are a lifesaver when you’re staring down the busy holiday rush and still want to look like a five-star baker. You know that awkward moment, the one where your neighbor shows up with a tin of cookies and you’re, ahem, caught empty-handed? Yeah, been there. These are my personal rescue mission cookies. Whip up a batch, decorate with the kids, and suddenly the house smells like sleigh bells and sugar. Plus, you can mix and match decorations all day.

Recipe TL;DR – Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies

Prep Time 30 minutes

Chill Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 10–12 minutes

Total Time ~ 1 hour & 10 minutes

Yield 24 cookies

• All-purpose flour
• Granulated sugar
• Baking powder & salt
• Unsalted butter (room temp)
• Eggs + vanilla extract
• Milk for softness
• Optional: almond extract, lemon zest, cinnamon

• Cream butter + sugar, then mix in eggs + vanilla.
• Combine dry ingredients, blend into dough.
• Chill 30 min, roll 1/4-inch thick.
• Cut, bake 10–12 min, cool fully.
• Decorate with frosting & sprinkles.

Soft & Chewy

Make-Ahead Friendly

Kid Approved

Holiday Favorite

Best Sugar Cookies for Christmas & Every Occasion

Let’s chat honestly. The Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies aren’t your basic, plain sugar cookies. Nope. These strike that perfect balance: soft, chewy middles with those magically crisp edges. I’ve tried copying them for birthdays, grad parties, you name it. They get gobbled right up every single time. I mean, don’t just save ’em for December. Try them in July (if you’re wild like me). Friends ask for this exact recipe year after year, and hey, now you’ve got it in your baking tool belt too. If you’re hunting more Christmas-y treats, check out some of my other favorites from my Christmas recipes collection.

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Ingredients You Need for Soft Homemade Sugar Cookies

Alright, here’s what you need. This is no time for fancy-shmancy stuff, just good old ingredients from your pantry or a quick grocery stop!

• All-purpose flour (regular, scoop it and level)
• Baking powder (NOT soda, trust me, it matters)
• Salt
• Unsalted butter (room temp makes life easier)
• Sugar (white granulated is classic)
• Eggs (large)
• Vanilla extract (the real deal if you can)
• And a smidgen of milk (for that dreamy softness)

If you’re in the mood to shake things up, keep reading about flavor boosts next.

Optional Flavor Boosters (Almond Extract, Lemon Zest, Cinnamon)

Some days, I get really wild and throw in almond extract. One tiny splash, big flavor. Lemon zest gives an epic zing too. Tried a little cinnamon one Christmas on a dare, and okay, it was shockingly tasty. These are all totally optional, but sometimes one change makes people swear you bought your cookies at a bakery.

That said, if you’re a purist, nothing wrong with plain ol’ vanilla. Goes with every sprinkle in the world. For more twisty cookie flavors, head over to my German butter cookies recipe and see what you think.

Tools You’ll Need (Baking Sheets, Cookie Cutters, Rolling Pin, etc.)

Don’t stress if you don’t have picture-perfect gear. Here’s what works:

• Baking sheets (just line with parchment, easier cleanup)
• Cookie cutters or a glass cup (improvise if you have to)
• Rolling pin (wine bottle in a pinch… don’t judge)
• Cooling rack (okay, but an oven rack works)
• And some bowls and spoons, obvs

I’ve basically used everything but the kitchen sink. Just do what works for you and your kitchen.

How to Make Sugar Cookies Step-by-Step

Not a pro? No sweat. Toss those dry ingredients together in a bowl, flour, baking powder, and salt (yeah, do the salt). In another bowl, cream up your butter and sugar. Mix in eggs, vanilla, and any optional flavor zingers now. Blend the two together till it’s almost a dough. If it’s dry, a tapa-tapa of milk fixes all.

Roll dough out to about the thickness of a pencil (don’t bust out a ruler). Use your cutters, then bake in a hot oven just ‘til the edges look a smidge golden, NOT brown. Cool ‘em before you frost, trust me. And if you love the pumpkin version of these, my pumpkin sugar cookie recipe is a total must-make.

Decorating Ideas for Christmas Sugar Cookies

Here is where things get downright festive. Red and green icing, classic. But…tiny candy canes, edible gold stars, crushed peppermints? Yes, please. Pipe on names for party place cards or snowflake patterns for Santa. I sometimes use leftover Halloween sprinkles. Hey, no shame. Save the extra icing and have a sugar cookie cheesecake night later if you’re feeling wild.

Tips for Neat & Professional-Looking Designs

Let’s keep it real: my first few cookies looked like abstract art. If you want Instagrammable cookies, try this. Outline with thicker icing so the runny stuff stays put. Let each layer dry before adding a new color. (Waiting is painful, but worth it.) And clean your piping tip with a damp cloth between colors.

If that all sounds like advanced calculus, keep it simple, one-color glaze, lots of sprinkles. Look for inspiration in stained glass cookies if you want something extra-pretty.

Kid-Friendly Decorating Tips

If your kitchen turns into sticky chaos every holiday, you’re not alone. I lay out bowls of sprinkles and squeeze bottles of colored icing. Kids go wild, and sometimes the ugliest ones taste the best. Don’t bother with fussy designs for little ones, just let them pile on whatever their heart desires. Pro tip: cover your table with a plastic tablecloth or newspapers for way less cleanup.

Preventing Spreading in the Oven

Ever had your snowmen morph into weird blobs? Me too. Chilling the dough is key, it’s like cookie insurance. If you’re in a mega rush, even 30 minutes in the fridge makes a difference. Oh, and don’t go overboard with butter; too much and your cookies will run wild on the sheet. Try to keep the dough cool between batches, especially if your oven is a bit moody.

Why Chilling the Dough Matters (and When You Can Skip It)

Honestly, chilling the dough is a game-changer for those sharp cookie-cutter shapes. It also gives time for the flavors to get cozy together. But, if you’re baking with impatient kiddos or just want cookies pronto, you can skip this for drop-style cookies. Yours won’t be as crisp-edged, but they’ll still taste like Christmas. Pinky promise.

Variations & Flavor Options

Can we just talk options for a sec? Swap in brown sugar for a caramel twist. Bake with a touch of maple extract for a breakfast-cookie vibe. The cool thing is, this basic dough is like a blank canvas. For more adventurous cookies (hello, chocolate), check out my crumbl chocolate chip cookie recipe you’ll want to make again or white chocolate maple cookies for the next sweet storm.

Make-Ahead Instructions for Busy Bakers

Look, you don’t need to squeeze all the magic outta one day. Whip up your dough in advance and chill in the fridge (even overnight). I do this the night before the big bake sale or party. If you want to freeze, wrap tightly and stash it for up to two months. When you’re ready, just roll and bake. Nothing beats having cookies at your fingertips whenever inspiration hits (or the school bake sale reminder lands).

How to Refrigerate the Dough (Timing & Packaging)

Okay, here’s how to make the fridge your ally: Press dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least an hour. Overnight is even better if you’ve got plans. For stashing longer, toss in a zip bag and squeeze out the air. If you forget it in there a while (like me, oops), it’s fine, just let it soften a bit before rolling.

Doubling This Recipe for Crowds

Maybe you’re baking for the whole family reunion or, I dunno, your kids’ scout troop. Good news: just double everything. No math needed. Use big bowls and a heavy-duty spoon unless you want an arm workout. You might want to bake in rounds so everything comes out even. Trust me, there will be zero leftovers.

Baking for Holidays & Parties

Nothing says holiday magic like a tray of these at the center of the table. I stack them up on a cake stand (with a little greenery for flair) or wrap a dozen as party favors. Perfect for school events, cookie exchanges, or that last-minute office shindig. Want something else to put out? Try my snowmen truffles for Christmas –they’re crowd-pleasers too.

How to Store Sugar Cookies

If you have leftovers (ha!), keep ‘em in an airtight tin or container. Separate layers with parchment if they’re sticky with icing. These keep for up to a week at room temp, longer if you pop them in the freezer. Just let them come to room temp before serving…nobody wants a teeth-breaking cookie situation.

Nutrition Information (Per Cookie)

So, let’s be real. These aren’t health food, but it’s Christmas! Each cookie (frosted) is about 140-ish calories, and a decent chunk of sugar and butter. Not exactly carb-light. But, for the joy they bring? Worth every bite.

Nutrition Facts – Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies

per cookie, about 1 medium round with frosting

Calories

≈ 140

Total Fat

6 g ~8% DV

Saturated Fat

3.8 g ~19% DV

Trans Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

25 mg ~8% DV

Sodium

70 mg ~3% DV

Total Carbohydrate

20 g ~7% DV

Dietary Fiber

0.3 g ~1% DV

Total Sugars

12 g includes added sugars

Protein

1.6 g

Calcium

12 mg

Iron

0.7 mg

Potassium

32 mg

Best Ways to Serve & Gift These Cookies

Holiday parties, family movie nights, last-minute teacher gifts, these do it all. Here’s what I suggest:

• Pile on a plate for Santa (include some veggies for the reindeer)
• Pack in a decorated gift tin for neighbors
• Tuck a few inside lunchboxes for a holiday surprise
• Share at a cookie swap and watch people drool
  And if you’re in a pumpkin mood, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies recipe pairs so well with these.

Packaging Tips for Christmas Gifting

Cute ribbon goes a long way, but if you really wanna stand out, use clear cellophane bags and some homemade labels or tags. I’ve used mason jars, bakery boxes, even reused holiday tins. Just make sure things are totally cool before packaging. Nobody wants sticky smears.

Common Questions

Let’s Get Baking – You’ll Never Go Back!

Seriously, Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies might just up your cookie game forever. They’re soft, pretty, totally customizable, and oh boy…they make the holidays taste better. If you want more inspiration (or a deep dive into cookie science), take a look at this holiday cookie baking resource. Here’s my challenge, give these a try and send some love to friends. You’ll have new fans in no time.