Amish Christmas Cookies with Frosting

 

Introduction

These Amish Christmas Cookies  are soft, buttery, and topped with luscious frosting and sprinkles—perfect for holiday decorating and gifting .

 Ingredients

 For the Cookies

•  1 cup unsalted butter, softened
•  1½ cups granulated sugar
•  2 large eggs
•  1 tsp vanilla extract
•  ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
•  4 cups all-purpose flour
•  1 tsp baking powder
•  ½ tsp baking soda
•  ½ tsp salt
•  ½ cup sour cream

 For the Frosting

•  ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
•  1 tsp vanilla extract
•  3 cups powdered sugar
•  2–3 tbsp whole milk or heavy cream
•  Food coloring (optional)
•  Holiday sprinkles

 Instructions

 

 Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets

•  Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
•  Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

 Make the Dough

•  Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
•  Beat in eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.
•  Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
•  Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with sour cream.

 Shape the Cookies

•  Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
•  Space 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
•  Lightly flatten each ball with your palm.

 Bake the Cookies

•  Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden.
•  Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

 Prepare the Frosting

•  Beat butter until smooth.
•  Mix in vanilla, then gradually add powdered sugar.
•  Add milk or cream one tablespoon at a time until spreadable.
•  Divide and tint with food coloring if desired.

 Frost and Decorate

•  Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies.
•  Decorate with holiday sprinkles.

 Timing & Nutrition

•  Prep Time: 30 minutes
•  Cook Time: 10 minutes
•  Total Time: 40 minutes
•  Servings: About 36 cookies
•  Calories: ~160–180 Kcal per cookie

 Conclusion

Amish Christmas Cookies are soft, festive, and fun to decorate—a tray of holiday joy .