1-Getting started: with Jingle Bell Sugar Cookies is a breeze, drawing from the charm of Jingle Bell Bites that are small, decorated shortbread cookies. Begin by buttering an 8×8-inch pan and lining it with parchment paper to make lifting the dough easy later. This method ensures your cookies come out evenly baked and ready for holiday fun in just about 30 minutes total time.

2-Next, in a bowl, beat the ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon almond or vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Then, add the 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour and ¼ teaspoon salt, mixing until everything combines into a dough. Stir in the 4 teaspoons Christmas-colored nonpareils for that festive touch.

3-Once mixed, knead the dough into a ball and press it evenly into the prepared pan. Lift it out using the parchment paper, and cut it into ½-inch squares, placing them ½-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 325°F for 13 to 15 minutes until the bottoms turn brown, creating cookies that can be stored for several days or even frozen for later.