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Easy and Soft Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

A plate of soft christmas sprinkle sugar cookies covered in red, green, and white nonpareils, one cookie is broken open.
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Make these soft, buttery Christmas sprinkle sugar cookies. This straightforward recipe is perfect for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, and kid-friendly fun.

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 salt
  • 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles (red, green, and white jimmies or nonpareils)
  • Extra sprinkles for rolling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is 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, 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. Stir in the 1/2 cup of Christmas sprinkles until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Place the dough on a sheet of plastic wrap, flatten it into a disk, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step helps with handling.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Pour extra sprinkles onto a shallow plate.
  9. Take small portions of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into balls. Roll each ball completely in the extra sprinkles until coated.
  10. Place the sprinkled dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them. Gently press down on each ball with the bottom of a glass or your palm to slightly flatten it into a cookie shape.
  11. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are just set and lightly golden. The centers should still look soft.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a softer cookie, slightly reduce the baking time.
  • If you prefer a cut-out style cookie, chill the dough for 1 hour, roll it out to 1/4 inch thickness, cut shapes, roll the cutouts in sprinkles, and bake.
  • This recipe makes a classic vanilla Christmas sprinkle sugar cookie base that is excellent for gifting.

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