Soft Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
Tender and buttery cookies filled with colorful sprinkles, perfect for holiday gatherings and creating joyful memories.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature Use unsalted butter for better control over saltiness.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness to the cookies.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses warmth and flavor.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted Sifting helps create a light texture.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Provides lift to the cookies.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
Decoration
- 1 cup sprinkles of your choice Choose festive colors for decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar together until creamy for about 2 minutes.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups of sifted flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the sprinkles gently, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.
Baking
- Using a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, feel free to add more sprinkles on top before serving.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.