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The Ultimate Soft & Chewy Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

A close-up of several soft christmas sprinkle sugar cookies covered in red, green, and white nonpareils on a white plate.
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Welcome! I’m Sarah, and I’m so happy you’re here. Bake these easy, soft, and chewy Christmas sprinkle cookies this holiday season. These classic sugar cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges and 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles (red, green, and white jimmies or nonpareils)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This is where the buttery base starts.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Gently fold in the Christmas sprinkles. You want them distributed throughout the dough for that festive look.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You can gently flatten them slightly with the bottom of a glass if you prefer a thinner cookie.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look soft. For the softest cookies, slightly underbake them.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra soft texture, use brown sugar instead of all granulated sugar, using 3/4 cup granulated and 1/4 cup packed brown sugar.
  • If you want the sprinkles to really show on top, reserve 1/4 cup of sprinkles and gently press them onto the tops of the dough balls before baking.
  • These are excellent for holiday baking treats and cookie exchanges because they hold their shape well.

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