Hot Chocolate Mug Sugar Cookies Recipe

These Hot Chocolate Mug Sugar Cookies

These Hot Chocolate Mug Sugar Cookies are as cozy and festive as a real cup of cocoa! Perfectly shaped like winter mugs and topped with mini marshmallows, these sugar cookies combine buttery goodness with a rich chocolatey design. With soft vanilla sugar cookie bases and royal icing “hot chocolate,” they’re a sweet treat that doubles as edible holiday art. Whether you’re baking for a party, gifting cookies, or just spreading winter cheer, these charming cookies are guaranteed to warm hearts. Hot Chocolate Mug Sugar Cookies Recipe Ingredients For the Sugar Cookies: 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional) For the Royal Icing: 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted 2 tablespoons meringue powder 4-5 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Brown food coloring gel (for the mug and cocoa) For Decoration: Mini marshmallows Piping bags with small round tips Mug-shaped cookie cutter (or a knife to cut by hand) Steps Step 1:

Prepare the Sugar Cookies Mix the

Prepare the Sugar Cookies Mix the dry ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Cream the butter and sugar:

In a large bowl, using a

In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and beat until well combined.

Add the dry ingredients

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until fully incorporated. The dough should come together and pull away from the sides of the bowl.

Chill the dough

Chill the dough:

Divide the dough in half, wrap

Divide the dough in half, wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) to make rolling easier.

Hot Chocolate Mug Sugar Cookies

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