Soft Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Christmas-themed sprinkles (jimmies work best)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent the cookies from sticking and ensure even browning.
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed for about 2-3 minutes. The mixture should look light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Beat again until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the leavening agent is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Turn the mixer to low speed and gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix just until the flour streaks disappear. Do not overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the Christmas sprinkles. Distribute them evenly throughout the dough so every cookie gets a burst of holiday color.
- Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should be set but the centers should still look slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will firm up as they cool while maintaining their soft texture.