Christmas Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles
I’ve never been that fond of classic sugar cookies that are decorated with sprinkles. They’re usually a bit too hard and crunchy for my liking, and rolling out dough is an extra step I’d rather not take when I’m already so busy during the holiday season. However, these Christmas sugar cookies with sprinkles baked in are the exact opposite. They’re super soft and buttery with tender, pillowy centers. It’s a no-roll dough with the sprinkles baked right in so you don’t even have to decorate them. A win-win-win. The buttery dough just melts in your mouth and the texture contrast the sprinkles lend is perfect. If you’re like me and you have helpers in the kitchen, you may wind up with sprinkles all over the counter, the floor, and in every nook and cranny. Actually, I don’t need my daughter to help me with that. I’m great at it on my own.
Ingredients for Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
These really are the BEST Christmas cookies, both because they’re a cinch to make and they taste so good! Gather the following ingredients:
Unsalted butter Granulated sugar Light brown sugar Egg Heavy cream Clear imitation vanilla extract – has a nostalgic, bakery-cookie flavor that’s wonderful in these cookies; use pure vanilla extract, if that’s all you have. All-purpose flour Cornstarch Baking soda Salt Red, white, and green sprinkles – use another color combo to suit a different holiday.
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Christmas Cookies with Sprinkles
Making Christmas sugar cookies with sprinkles is a quick and easy process, but you must chill the dough before baking. Here’s how the cookies are made:
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