Air-fried cookies are one of the easiest recipes ever! I’m excited to share this new twist. The added Polka Dots to these air fryer Christmas Cookies bring the festive mood to life! These are perfect Tiktok – make air fryer sugar cookies that can be cut into any shape, including gingerbread cookies!
Jump to RecipeThese delightful treats are baked perfectly in an air fryer, featuring crisp edges and melt-in-your-mouth centers. Decorated with vibrant, colorful dots, these cookies bring cheer to your festive celebrations. Perfect for sharing or gifting, these traditional cookie recipe transforms the regular dough balls into delicious treats that have become my family’s favorite Christmas cookie recipe. are the sweetest way to indulge in the holiday spirit!
Why Air Fryer Christmas Cookies?
Air-frying Christmas cookies is a great way to save time and achieve perfectly baked cookies with minimal effort. The hot air circulation ensures even cooking, resulting in deliciously golden brown cookies with soft middles. It’s a quick and easy way to enjoy your favorite holiday treats.
PRO TIPS for the Best Air Fryer Christmas Cookies
- Use Parchment Paper: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Single Layer: Arrange the cookies in a single layer in the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough helps maintain the shape of the cookies and enhances the flavor.
- You can replace the poka dots with dark or white chocolate chips, add peanut butter as filling to make your festive christmas cookie personal. Also, you can add M&M’s to make christmas m&m cookies.
Ingredients
Softened butter
Powdered sugar
Egg yolk
Vanilla
Flour
Dash of salt
Cornstarch
Gel food coloring (red and green)
Air Fryer Christmas Cookies Recipe
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the vanilla extract, then add the egg yolk to the sugar mixture and combine well.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually sift in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix once more.
Divide and Color Dough: Roll the dough into a large rectangle and divide it into three sections. Color two smaller sections with red and green food coloring, respectively. Cover each dough section with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Roll and Decorate Dough: Roll the large uncolored dough to ¼ inches thick and transfer it to a piece of parchment paper. Roll the colored dough to ⅛ inches thick, pinch off small balls, and place them onto the uncolored dough. Lightly roll the dough to press the colored balls into it. Chill the dough for an additional 20-30 minutes.
Cut and Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Using a fluted cookie cutter, cut out the cookies and place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket lined with parchment paper. Air fry for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool and Enjoy: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying. Leaving on a cooling rack gives crunchy and chewy cookies.
How to Store Leftover holiday cookies
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe container.
Cooking Methods Apart from the Air Fryer
There are several other cooking methods for Christmas cookie recipes, but since having an air fryer, this has been my go-to, especially when I am not making cookies in large quantities.
- Oven: Preheat the the regular oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Stove Top: It is not recommended for cookies as it doesn’t even provide baking.
The air fryer is a better option as it cooks cookies faster and more evenly without heating up the whole kitchen.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a glass of milk for a classic pairing.
- Add to your holiday cookie exchange trays.
- Enjoy as a festive treat with ice cream or hot chocolate.
air fryer cookies time
Air Fryer Christmas Cookies typically have a cooking time of about 5-7 minutes at 325°F (163°C). However, the bake time can vary based on the size and thickness of the cookies, as well as the specific air fryer model.
FAQ’s
Can I use other shapes for the cookies?
- Yes, you can use any cookie-cutter shapes you like.
Do I need to preheat the air fryer?
- Preheating ensures even cooking and the perfect texture.
Can Christmas cookies be frozen?
Freezing my cookies has been a perfect way of keeping the cookies fresh! I have discovered that the remainder of the dough can be frozen when i have excess before baking, you can also frezze the baked cookies. This best part is, freezing prevent waste.
Freezing Baked Cookies
- Cool Completely: Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before freezing.
- Flash Freeze: Place the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for about an hour until they are firm.
- Pack and Store: Transfer the frozen cookies to airtight containers or freezer bags, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Label and Date: Label the containers or bags with the date and type of cookie.
- Freeze: Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Freezing Cookie Dough
- Prepare Dough: Make the cookie dough as per your recipe.
- Shape Dough: Shape the dough into balls or logs, depending on the cookie type.
- Flash Freeze: Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet and freeze until firm.
- Pack and Store: Transfer the frozen dough to airtight containers or freezer bags, separating layers with parchment paper.
- Label and Date: Label with the date and type of cookie dough.
- Freeze: Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Thawing and Baking
- Baked Cookies: Thaw the cookies at room temperature or warm them in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for a few minutes.
- Cookie Dough: Bake the frozen cookie dough directly from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time, or thaw in the refrigerator before baking as usual.
Freezing cookies or dough ensures you have festive treats ready whenever you need them, with minimal effort.
Air Fryer Christmas Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- Air fryerHand
- Mixer (Hand or stand)
- Small Bowl
- fluted cookie cutters The size used is 60mm
Ingredients
- 1 cup of softened butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups of flour
- Dash of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of cornstarch
- Gel food coloring red and green
Instructions
- Combine flour, cornstarch, and salt into a medium bowl then whisk to incorporate.
- With a hand mixer, cream the room temperature butter, and sugar together.
- Mix in vanilla extract, then add the egg to the sugar mixture.
- Sift in the dry mixture and mix until almost combined. Scrape the bowl down then mix once more until just combined. Roll the dough into a large rectangle and cut off two smaller sections of dough. Roll the dough back into a ball and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for an hour or two.
- For the two smaller sections of dough, use the red food coloring on one and the green food coloring on the other and mix well. Cover the red and green dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Roll the large ball of uncolored dough into a ¼ inch thickness and transfer to a baking sheet. Roll the colored dough out into ⅛ thickness and pinch off little balls of dough. Arrange the colored dough balls onto the uncolored dough. Lightly roll the dough again to press the colored dough into the cookies.
- (You don’t have to roll the colored dough out, you really just need to make some very small balls of dough and place them over the rolled out dough. )
- Place in the refrigerator once again to chill for at least 20 – 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350 F and line your baking trays with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cut out the cookies and place onto your lined baking trays.
- Bake for 10 – 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool. Enjoy!
Enjoy making these festive and easy air fryer Christmas cookies, and add a touch of homemade joy to your holiday season!
About the Author
I am Seun, and I love to share my first-hand experience using multiple air fryers. Stick around for yummy delicacies made from the air fryer and many amazing tips on using your newfound Kitchen appliance – the air fryer!
