Description
These Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are a festive treat that combines buttery sweetness with colorful sprinkles, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 g) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract, optional but highly recommended
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup holiday jimmies, red, green, white
- ¼ cup holiday nonpareils, for extra sparkle
- Additional sprinkles for rolling, about ½ cup, a mix of jimmies and nonpareils
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, swirling often, until the butter foams and turns a deep golden brown with nutty aroma (about 5–7 minutes). Pour into a heatproof bowl and let cool for 15 minutes before using.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the jimmies and nonpareils using a rubber spatula. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons), portion the dough into balls. Roll each ball in extra sprinkles for a bakery-style finish. Place on prepared sheets 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden but the centers still look slightly soft. (They’ll continue baking on the sheet.)
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg