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Easy, Soft Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

A stack of soft, round christmas sprinkle sugar cookies topped with red and green sprinkles on a white plate.
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Bake these soft and buttery Christmas sprinkle sugar cookies. This simple recipe requires minimal prep time and uses festive red and green sprinkles, making them perfect for holiday parties or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles (red, green, and white mix)
  • Extra sprinkles for rolling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of Christmas sprinkles into the dough.
  6. Place the dough on a sheet of plastic wrap, flatten into a disk, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Place the remaining extra sprinkles on a shallow plate.
  9. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball lightly in the extra sprinkles until coated.
  10. Place the sprinkled dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  11. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. These cookies stay soft when slightly underbaked.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the softest cookies, measure your flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off.
  • You can make this dough ahead of time and store it, wrapped tightly, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • These are great for a quick Christmas cookie exchange because they do not require rolling or cutting out shapes.

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