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Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies That Are Soft, Chewy, and Joyful

Easy-to-make Christmas Sprinkle Cookies that are soft, chewy, and festive, perfect for sharing joy during the holiday season.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter melted and softened
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 1 large egg or a flax egg for vegan option
  • 0.5 cups Christmas sprinkles or chocolate chips for variation

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt. Gradually fold this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the colorful Christmas sprinkles. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop the chilled dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 3-4 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft. Optionally, press more sprinkles on top right after baking.
  8. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For best results, measure ingredients accurately and do not skip the chilling step to maintain soft and chewy texture.

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