Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies Recipe
Celebrate the holiday season with these delightful Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies. Soft, buttery, and bursting with festive sprinkles, these cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends or decorating your cookie platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 3 minutes. This step is critical for creating a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, ensuring a uniform and flavorful dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agent.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in the festive sprinkles to add bursts of color and sweetness throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies’ edges turn slightly golden, signaling they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, helping them set without breaking.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to ensure soft cookies.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Sprinkles can be swapped for other holiday-themed decorations or omitted if preferred.
Keywords: Christmas cookies, sugar cookies, festive cookies, holiday baking, sprinkles cookies
