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Soft Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

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These soft Christmas sprinkle sugar cookies are a festive holiday treat, perfect for baking with kids. They are colorful, chewy, and a consistent favorite on Pinterest, making them an ideal choice for holiday celebrations and cookie exchanges.

Ingredients

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Butter and Sugar

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Mix-ins

  • Christmas sprinkles, as desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the dough.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This helps to incorporate air for a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Crack in the large egg and pour the vanilla extract into the bowl. Mix well until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in the Christmas sprinkles to evenly distribute the colorful bits throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. This will ensure chewy, tender cookies.
  9. Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, use softened butter rather than melted or cold butter to achieve the perfect cookie texture.
  • You can adjust the amount of sprinkles based on your preference for color and crunch.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • If you prefer a crisper cookie, bake a minute or two longer, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • Feel free to use holiday-themed sprinkles like red and green or multi-colored to match your festive decor.

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