Get ready to bake the ultimate Christmas treat! These soft and buttery sugar cookies are packed with festive sprinkles, making them perfect for holiday celebrations. Whether you’re gifting them, sharing with loved ones, or enjoying them with a cup of cocoa, they’re sure to spread Christmas cheer with every bite.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Mix:
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. - Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with the brown and white sugars until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking for about 1 minute until well combined. - Form the Dough:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Fold in the sprinkles for a festive touch. - Shape and Bake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the cookie dough into small balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. - Bake and Cool:
Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. - Serve and Enjoy:
Pair these cheerful Christmas cookies with a cold glass of milk, and enjoy the holiday spirit!
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare the dough up to 2 days in advance. Store it tightly wrapped in the fridge and let it come to room temperature for 10–15 minutes before rolling and baking.
- Freezing: Baked cookies can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months. You can also freeze the dough balls and bake straight from frozen—just add an extra minute or two to the bake time.
- Sprinkles Tip: Use jimmies or confetti sprinkles, as nonpareils may bleed color into the dough.
- Flavor Boost: Add ½ teaspoon almond extract or a pinch of nutmeg for a warm holiday twist.
- Soft vs. Crisp Cookies: For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the baking sheet. For crispier edges, bake a minute longer.
Festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
Description
Get ready to bake the ultimate Christmas treat! These soft and buttery sugar cookies are packed with festive sprinkles, making them perfect for holiday celebrations. Whether you’re gifting them, sharing with loved ones, or enjoying them with a cup of cocoa, they’re sure to spread Christmas cheer with every bite.
Ingredients
-
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
-
½ cup brown sugar
-
¼ cup white sugar
-
1 large egg
-
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
-
1 teaspoon baking soda
-
½ teaspoon baking powder
-
½ teaspoon salt
-
½ cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
-
Prepare the Dry Mix:
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. -
Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with the brown and white sugars until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking for about 1 minute until well combined. -
Form the Dough:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Fold in the sprinkles for a festive touch. -
Shape and Bake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the cookie dough into small balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. -
Bake and Cool:
Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Pair these cheerful Christmas cookies with a cold glass of milk, and enjoy the holiday spirit!
Notes
Notes
-
Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare the dough up to 2 days in advance. Store it tightly wrapped in the fridge and let it come to room temperature for 10–15 minutes before rolling and baking.
-
Freezing: Baked cookies can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months. You can also freeze the dough balls and bake straight from frozen—just add an extra minute or two to the bake time.
-
Sprinkles Tip: Use jimmies or confetti sprinkles, as nonpareils may bleed color into the dough.
-
Flavor Boost: Add ½ teaspoon almond extract or a pinch of nutmeg for a warm holiday twist.
-
Soft vs. Crisp Cookies: For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the baking sheet. For crispier edges, bake a minute longer.