These Air Fryer Holiday Slice and Bake Cookies are buttery, soft, and festive, ready in just minutes. Perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or a quick sweet treat, they make holiday baking effortless and fun.
Holiday baking just got easier with these Air Fryer Holiday Slice and Bake Cookies.
Buttery, soft, and perfectly festive, they’re ready in minutes and require minimal effort—no oven, no fuss.
Just slice, bake in the air fryer, and enjoy warm, golden cookies that are perfect for gifting, holiday parties, or a sweet seasonal treat anytime.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Quick and Easy: Slice, bake, and enjoy warm cookies in just minutes.
- Buttery and Soft: Perfectly tender texture that melts in your mouth.
- Festive and Fun: Ideal for holiday parties, gifting, or seasonal treats.
- Minimal Cleanup: No messy oven or complicated baking tools required.
- Customizable: Add chocolate chips, sprinkles, or nuts to suit your taste.
Ingredients Needed
- All‑Purpose Flour: Versatile base that gives structure to every cookie bite.
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens dough and helps create tender cookie texture.
- Butter (softened): Adds rich flavor and tender, melt‑in‑your‑mouth texture.
- Eggs: Binds ingredients while adding moisture and lightness.
- Vanilla Extract: Warm, aromatic flavor booster for every cookie batch.
- Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances overall cookie flavor profile.
- Baking Powder: Helps cookies rise slightly for soft, fluffy texture.
- Sprinkles: Festive bursts of color and fun in every bite.
How To Make Air Fryer Holiday Slice and Bake Cookies
Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Gradually add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Step 2: Slowly fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture until fully combined. Divide the dough into three portions, adding red food coloring to one portion and pink to another.
Step 3: Roll out the red and pink dough to about ½ inch thickness, then use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts from each color. Once all hearts are cut, stack them on a piece of plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Roll the uncolored dough into a large log, then wrap it around the chilled hearts, pressing firmly to secure. Pour some sprinkles into a small dish and press them onto the outside of the dough log. Refrigerate the dough log for 2–3 hours to firm up.
Step 5: After chilling, slice the dough into ½ inch pieces and place them on parchment paper in the air fryer basket. Cook at 320°F on the air fryer setting for 5–6 minutes, until lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool—they will harden as they set.
Air Fryer Holiday Slice and Bake Cookies Recipe Tips
- Chill the Dough Properly: Refrigerate the dough log for at least 2–3 hours to ensure the cookies hold their shape while slicing.
- Use Parchment Paper: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Slice Evenly: Cut cookies about ½ inch thick for uniform baking and consistent texture.
- Watch Cook Time: Air fryer models vary—check cookies at 5 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Press Sprinkles Gently: Lightly press sprinkles onto dough so they stick without falling off during baking.
- Customize Colors: Swap red and pink dough for any holiday or seasonal colors to match your theme.
- Cool Before Removing: Let cookies firm up in the basket after air frying to prevent breaking or crumbling.
Storing, Freezing and Reheating Instructions
- Storing: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. This keeps them soft, flavorful, and ready to enjoy anytime.
- Freezing: Freeze baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the air fryer for a fresh-baked taste.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the dough log in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Slice and air fry whenever you want fresh, festive cookies.
Air Fryer Holiday Slice and Bake Cookies Recipe Faqs
Can I make these cookies without an air fryer? Yes! Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden.
How thick should I slice the cookies? Slice about ½ inch thick for even baking and soft, chewy cookies.
Can I prepare the dough ahead of time? Absolutely! Refrigerate the dough log for up to 24 hours before slicing and air frying.
Can I change the colors or add decorations? Yes! Use any food coloring or sprinkle decorations to match holidays or themes.
Do I need to adjust cooking time for different air fryer models? Yes, air fryer times can vary slightly—check cookies at 5 minutes to avoid overbaking.
Can I make these cookies vegan? You can! Substitute butter with plant-based margarine and use a flax or chia egg instead of regular eggs.
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Air Fryer Holiday Slice and Bake Cookies
Description
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 sticks butter, room temperature and unsalted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Food Coloring: Pink and Red
- 1/2 cup Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Gradually add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Slowly fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture until fully combined. Divide the dough into three portions, adding red food coloring to one portion and pink to another.
- Roll out the red and pink dough to about ½ inch thickness, then use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts from each color. Once all hearts are cut, stack them on a piece of plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll the uncolored dough into a large log, then wrap it around the chilled hearts, pressing firmly to secure. Pour some sprinkles into a small dish and press them onto the outside of the dough log. Refrigerate the dough log for 2–3 hours to firm up.
- After chilling, slice the dough into ½ inch pieces and place them on parchment paper in the air fryer basket. Cook at 320°F on the air fryer setting for 5–6 minutes, until lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool—they will harden as they set.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
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