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Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites

Delightful Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites with Buttercream Fun

These Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites are adorable mini cookies with rich buttercream frosting that add festive cheer to any holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 batch The Best Sugar Cookie Dough This forms the base of your Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 batch The Best Buttercream Frosting This luscious layer adds creamy richness.
For Decoration
  • to taste Nonpareils Christmas Sprinkles These colorful sprinkles add a festive touch.
  • to taste Wilton Color Right Food Coloring (Red, Green) Use these to create vibrant frosting colors.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cookie cutter
  • baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dough: Make a half-batch of The Best Sugar Cookie Dough. Combine ingredients in a large bowl and roll to about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Cut the Cookies: Use a cookie cutter or knife to cut small squares. Gather scraps, knead, and roll out to use all dough.
  3. Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake cookie squares for 4-5 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  4. Prepare the Frosting: Whip softened butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Color frosting with red and green, leaving one white.
  5. Frost the Cookie Bites: Decorate cookies with frosting, getting creative with swirls. Sprinkle with colorful nonpareils.
  6. Allow to Set: Let cookies sit for 30 minutes to set frosting before serving.
  7. Store for Later: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or refrigerate for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients like butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results. Store cookies properly to maintain freshness.

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