Holiday Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
Baking Holiday Sprinkle Sugar Cookies is a delightful way to celebrate the season. These vibrant, buttery cookies burst with sweetness and offer a festive crunch from colorful sprinkles. Perfect for gatherings, they invite laughter and joy as you share delicious moments with family and friends. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cookies are sure to impress at any holiday event or cookie swap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles.
- Drop dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in citrus zest or flavored extracts like almond or peppermint. Chilling the dough before baking can help achieve ideal shapes and chewy centers.