Description
Soft Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are festive, colorful treats perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract, optional
- 1 cup red, green, and white jimmies-style sprinkles
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and flavoring. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and optional almond extract until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Finish the dough. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed just until a soft dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the oven. Heat to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape and coat. Scoop the dough into portions of about 1½ tablespoons each and roll into balls. Roll generously in the sprinkles, pressing gently so they stick. Place about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets and flatten slightly into thick discs.
- Bake. Bake one sheet at a time for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft. The tops should remain pale.
- Cool. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the butter is softened to room temperature.
- Chilling the dough helps to prevent spreading during baking.
- Feel free to customize the sprinkles for different occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg