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Festive Christmas sugar cookie shots with sprinkle-rimmed glasses filled with creamy vanilla cookie liqueur.
Hannah Cooking

Christmas Sugar Cookie Shots

Creamy Christmas sugar cookie shots made with vanilla vodka, amaretto, and Irish cream for a festive, dessert-like holiday cocktail. Perfect for parties, celebrations, and impressive holiday entertaining.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 shots
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shots
  • 1 cup Vanilla vodka Or more for stronger shots
  • 0.5 cup Amaretto Adds sugar cookie flavor
  • 0.5 cup Irish cream or half-and-half Liqueur = richer, half & half = lighter
  • Ice For shaking
For the Sprinkle Rim
  • 2 tablespoon Corn syrup or honey Helps sprinkles stick
  • 0.33 cup Christmas sprinkles Red, green, and white

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker For chilling and blending
  • Jigger For accurate measuring
  • Shot glasses For serving
  • Shallow plate For sprinkles
  • Small brush For applying corn syrup to rim

Method
 

  1. Dip shot glass rims in corn syrup and roll in sprinkles.
  2. Add vanilla vodka, amaretto, and Irish cream to shaker with ice.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until cold and creamy.
  4. Strain into sprinkle-rimmed shot glasses.
  5. Serve immediately while chilled.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use Irish cream; for a lighter version, substitute with half-and-half. Make ahead and chill, but shake again just before serving.