Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

from krollskorner.com
Dessert
25 min
20 servings
236 kcal / serving

These Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and buttery, with festive red and green sprinkles in every bite! Easy to make with simple ingredients, they are perfect for cookie swaps, holiday parties, or cozy nights at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 cupunsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cupsgranulated sugar
  • 1 largeegg (room temperature)
  • 1 largeegg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp.whole milk
  • 2 tsp.vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp.almond extract (optional for classic sugar cookie vibes)
  • 2 ¾ cupsall-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 ½ tsp.baking powder
  • ¾ tspsalt
  • ½ tspbaking soda
  • ½ cupred and green jimmies sprinkles (plus more as desired)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling and garnishing)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to cream together the butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Start Timer

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, egg yolk, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

  4. 4

    Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.

  5. 5

    Add Sprinkles: Fold in the red and green jimmies sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

  6. 6

    Scoop and Roll: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar before placing it on the prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. (Optional to chill: you can chill the cookie dough prior to baking if desired. From 1 hour or up to 3 days covered in the fridge.. Allow to come to room temperature, then roll and bake as directed below.)

  7. 7

    Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and just barely golden. The centers should look slightly soft. Do not overbake. Start Timer

  8. 8

    Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Start Timer

  9. 9

    Enjoy: Sprinkle any remaining granulated sugar on top and garnish with more sprinkles for a festive look!