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Soft and Chewy Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies (No Chill Time)

A stack of delicious christmas sprinkle cookies completely covered in red, green, and white nonpareils on a white plate.
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Make these soft and chewy Christmas sprinkle sugar cookies easily. This recipe requires no chilling time and results in buttery, festive cookies perfect for holiday exchanges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional, for depth of flavor)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Christmas sprinkles (red, green, and white jimmies or nonpareils)
  • 1/2 cup extra Christmas sprinkles for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until just combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of the Christmas sprinkles gently.
  7. Place the remaining 1/2 cup of sprinkles in a shallow dish.
  8. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the extra sprinkles until fully coated.
  9. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them. Gently press down slightly on the top of each ball with the bottom of a glass to flatten them.
  10. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra soft cookies, add 1 teaspoon of instant vanilla pudding mix to the dry ingredients.
  • If you want a chewier texture, use light brown sugar instead of all granulated sugar (use 3/4 cup granulated and 1/4 cup brown sugar).
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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