Soft Batch Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
Soft, chewy, and colorful, these Christmas sprinkle cookies are a festive treat perfect for sharing during the holidays.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (softened) Make sure it's softened at room temperature.
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened) Softened for easier mixing.
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar Provides sweetness.
- 2 large eggs Must be at room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure extract recommended.
- 1 teaspoon almond extract Adds unique flavor.
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted if desired.
- 2 teaspoons corn starch Helps achieve soft texture.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
Decorative Ingredient
- 1 cup sprinkles (nonpareils) For decorating the cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar. Cream together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not over-mix.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Baking
- After chilling, roll the dough into small balls (about 1-2 inches in diameter) and coat them generously with sprinkles.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 12 minutes, until slightly underbaked and glossy in the center.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For best results, ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before mixing. Chilling the dough is crucial to maintain the cookies' soft texture.