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Easy Soft Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

A close-up of several round Christmas sprinkle cookies completely covered in red, green, and white nonpareils, resting on a white plate.
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Make these soft and chewy Christmas sprinkle cookies with zero chill time. This simple recipe uses basic ingredients to create festive, buttery cookies 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles (red, green, and white jimmies or nonpareils)
  • 1/2 cup extra Christmas sprinkles for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. You are mixing air into the butter, which helps the cookies stay soft.
  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 soda, baking powder, 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 1/2 cup of Christmas sprinkles.
  7. Place the remaining 1/2 cup of sprinkles in a shallow dish.
  8. Scoop the dough into rounded tablespoons. Roll each ball lightly in the extra sprinkles to coat the outside completely.
  9. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them. You do not need to flatten them.
  10. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. These cookies will continue to set as they cool.
  11. 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, use room temperature ingredients, especially the butter and egg.
  • If you want a slightly thicker cookie, chill the dough balls for 15 minutes before rolling them in sprinkles and baking.
  • These cookies are excellent for cookie exchanges because they hold their shape well after cooling.

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