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Soft and Chewy Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

Three round christmas sprinkle sugar cookies covered in red, green, and white nonpareils, served on a white plate.
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Bake these easy, soft, and chewy Christmas sprinkle sugar cookies. They are perfect for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, or gifting, and they come together quickly.

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 sea salt
  • 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles (red, green, and white jimmies or shapes)
  • Extra sprinkles for rolling

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of Christmas sprinkles into the dough.
  6. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a flat surface. Pour the extra sprinkles onto the paper.
  7. Take about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball, and then roll the ball in the extra sprinkles until coated on all sides.
  8. Place the coated dough balls onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  9. Use the bottom of a glass or a fork to gently flatten each dough ball slightly.
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are just set and lightly golden.
  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, do not chill the dough; bake immediately after mixing.
  • If you want a more bakery style cookie, use a mix of jimmies and nonpareils for texture.
  • These are great for kid friendly holiday baking projects.

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