Soft Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
Delightfully soft and chewy cookies adorned with colorful sprinkles, perfect for holiday celebrations and gatherings.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Room temperature is key for a smooth batter
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar For sweetness and chewy edges
- 3/4 cup Light brown sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor
- 1 large Egg Binds the dough and helps puff the cookies
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract For flavor
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Spoon and level to avoid packing
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder To help the cookies rise
- 1/2 teaspoon Fine sea salt Balances sweetness
- 1 cup Holiday sprinkles Jimmies hold color best; mix with nonpareils for sparkle
Instructions
Before You Bake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Ensure your butter is soft but not greasy; if too firm, let it sit at room temperature or refrigerate if too soft.
Mixing and Baking
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter with granulated and brown sugar for about 2 minutes until creamy and slightly fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Scrape the bowl to ensure even blending.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mix to the butter mixture, mixing on low just until a soft dough forms to avoid toughness.
- Fold in the holiday sprinkles gently.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, pulling them out when edges set but centers look soft.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider swapping half of the vanilla for almond extract or adding spices. Always use jimmies to prevent color bleed in the cookies. Store in an airtight container with a piece of bread to ensure softness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 8g
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