Vanilla Cinnamon Sugar Christmas Bites
Delightful soft bites coated in cinnamon sugar, capturing the essence of Christmas with a warm vanilla flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup cinnamon sugar mixture (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop out about a tablespoon of dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture while warm.
Notes
Can be served warm or at room temperature, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg