Festive & Easy Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe

Get ready to bake the ultimate Christmas treat! These soft and buttery christmas sugar cookies are packed with festive sprinkles, making them perfect for holiday celebrations!

Whether you're gifting them, sharing with loved ones, or enjoying them with a cup of cocoa, they’re sure to spread Christmas cheer with every bite!

If you love holiday sweet treats, you are also going to love my other cookie recipes! Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookies, White Chocolate Matcha Cookies & Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies!

Ingredients

• Unsalted Butter
• Brown Sugar
• White Sugar
• Large Egg
• Vanilla Extract
• All-Purpose Flour
• Baking Soda & Baking Powder
• Holiday Sprinkles

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Make the cookie dough & add the Christmas sprinkles!

Roll into balls & place on baking tray!

Bake at 350 for 10 min!

Serve & enjoy!

1. Prepare the dry mix:
   In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. Combine wet ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with the brown and white sugars until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking for about 1 minute until well combined.
3. Form the dough:
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Fold in the sprinkles for a festive touch.
4. Shape and bake:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the cookie dough into small balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake and cool:
   Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Serve and enjoy:
   Pair these cheerful Christmas cookies with a cold glass of milk, and enjoy the holiday spirit!

Storage

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them soft, add a slice of bread to the container. For longer storage, freeze cookies in a sealed freezer bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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Festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe

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Get ready to bake the ultimate Christmas treat! These soft and buttery sugar cookies are packed with festive sprinkles, making them perfect for holiday celebrations. Whether you're gifting them, sharing with loved ones, or enjoying them with a cup of cocoa, they’re sure to spread Christmas cheer with every bite.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 12 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup unsalted butter melted
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup holiday sprinkles

Equipment

• Measuring Cups
• Baking Tray

Method

 

Prepare the dry mix:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Combine wet ingredients:

1. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with the brown and white sugars until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking for about 1 minute until well combined.

Form the dough:

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Fold in the sprinkles for a festive touch.

Shape and bake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the cookie dough into small balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake and cool:

1. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve and enjoy:

1. Pair these cheerful Christmas cookies with a cold glass of milk, and enjoy the holiday spirit!

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Food safety

• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.