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Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe
MD Ashraf Ahmed

Christmas Sugar Cookies

Soft, buttery drop-style Christmas sugar cookies with vanilla flavor and festive sprinkles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 1½ cups 188 g all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup 150 g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup 80 g Christmas sprinkles, plus extra for topping if desired

Method
 

  1. Instructions
  2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl on medium-high speed until creamy, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla. Beat until combined, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  5. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low just until combined. Mix in the sprinkles.
  6. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Add extra sprinkles to the tops if desired.
  7. Cover and chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  8. Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  9. Place chilled dough balls about 3 inches apart on the prepared sheets. Bake for 12–13 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze shaped dough balls for up to 3 months; bake from frozen, adding about 1 extra minute.
  • Use jimmies or sturdy sprinkles to reduce color bleeding in the dough.
  • Chilling is important for easier handling and to help control spreading.