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Hey sweet friends!
The holidays are almost here, and you know what that means—cookie time!
I’m so excited to share my recipe for soft and chewy sugar cookies that are perfect for Christmas.
They’re sweet, festive, and just the right amount of chewy.
Trust me, you’ll want to make a batch (or two) to share with family and friends!
Let’s spread some holiday cheer, one cookie at a time!
| Preparation Time | 15-30 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 12-13 minutes |
| Total Time | 2 hours 27 minutes – 4 days |
| Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (188g, measured and leveled)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g or 8 tablespoons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/2 cup sprinkles (80g), plus extra for topping
Step 1: Prepare Dry and Wet Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Set this mixture aside.
In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed until creamed, about 1 minute.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until combined, about 1 minute.
Be sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to fully incorporate the ingredients.
Step 2: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Beat in 1/2 cup of sprinkles.
The dough will be thick and sticky.
Scoop large sections of the dough (about 2 tablespoons each) and roll them into balls.
For extra sprinkle goodness, lightly dip the tops of the cookie dough balls into more sprinkles.
Place the dough balls onto a large plate or lined baking sheet.
Step 3: Chill the Dough
Cover the cookie dough balls and chill them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, and up to 4 days.
Chilling is essential to help the dough firm up and prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
Step 4: Preheat Oven and Arrange Dough
When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set them aside.
Arrange the chilled cookie dough balls on the baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced about 3 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Step 5: Bake the Cookies
Bake the cookies for 12-13 minutes or until the sides are lightly browned.
The centers will still look very soft, but they will continue to set as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6: Store and Enjoy
Once completely cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
They will stay fresh for up to 1 week.
Enjoy your colorful, sprinkle-loaded cookies!
