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The Easiest Soft & Chewy Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies (No Chill Required)

Three soft, round christmas sprinkle sugar cookies topped with red and green holiday sprinkles, stacked on a white plate.
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Bake these soft and chewy Christmas sprinkle sugar cookies quickly. This no-chill dough recipe is simple, fun for kids, and perfect for holiday parties or cookie exchanges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles (red, green, jimmies, nonpareils, or shapes)

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. This step is key for soft cookies.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. In a separate 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 the dough.
  6. Gently fold in the Christmas sprinkles.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  8. Gently flatten each dough ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For bakery style Christmas cookies, press extra sprinkles onto the tops of the dough balls before baking.
  • You can substitute brown sugar for 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar for a slightly chewier texture.
  • These simple Christmas sugar cookies freeze well before baking; place frozen dough balls directly on the sheet and add 1-2 minutes to the bake time.

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