Soft Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
Soft Christmas Sprinkle Cookies are tender, festive treats bursting with holiday cheer, featuring a delicate balance of fluffy softness and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for holiday baking, gift boxes, and cozy celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) almond extract (optional)
- ¾ cup (about 120 g) Christmas sprinkles (red and green jimmies or nonpareils)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and almond extract until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gradually add the flour mixture in three additions, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula after each addition until just combined. Chill dough for 10 minutes if too sticky.
- Gently fold in the Christmas sprinkles, taking care not to overmix to prevent color bleeding.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft and slightly underbaked.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use softened butter, not melted, for best texture. Fold sprinkles gently to avoid color bleeding. Chill dough if too sticky or if kitchen is warm. Do not overbake; cookies should be slightly underbaked in the center for softness. Store in airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture. Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours or frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 1
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