Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
Christmas sprinkle cookies are a festive way to celebrate the holidays! These cookies are soft, chewy, and flavored with vanilla and almond extract and coated in festive sprinkles! Perfect for a Christmas party!
Ingredients for Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
- Unsalted butter – Room temperature.
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs – Large eggs, room temperature.
- Vanilla extract + almond extract – A combination of vanilla extract and almond extract adds amazing flavor to these cookies.
- All-purpose flour
- Cornstarch – Cornstarch helps give the cookies a soft texture.
- Baking powder + baking soda
- Salt
- Nonpareil sprinkles – For these cookies, use with nonpareil sprinkles for the best coverage.
How to Make Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
- Make the cookie dough: Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix until smooth. Add in the dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) and mix on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the cookie dough: Portion the cookie dough using a medium cookie scoop. Roll the cookie dough balls in Christmas sprinkles. Chill the dough balls for 30 minutes.
- Prep and preheat: Preheat the oven to 350℉ (177℃). Line baking sheet pans with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies: Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking pans. Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes. Cool the cookies on the pan for 2 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe Tips
- Be sure to chill the cookie dough before baking the cookies. This helps control the spreading of the cookies and helps create the perfect soft and chewy texture.
- Use nonpareil sprinkles to easily cover the entire surface of the cookie. I don’t recommend using jimmies for this recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I store the cookies?
- Store the cookies in an airtight container or resealable storage bag at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
Can I make the cookie dough ahead of time?
- Yes! Store the cookie dough balls in a resealable storage bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and bake as directed.
- You can also store the cookie dough in the freezer for up to 3 months. Place the cookie dough in the refrigerator until the cookie dough is thawed but firm and bake as directed.
Other Christmas Cookie Recipes You Will Love
- Holiday M&M cookies
- Christmas chocolate M&M cookies
- Sugar cookies
- Ginger molasses cookies
- Gingerbread cookies
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Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
Yield: 36 cookies
Christmas sprinkle cookies are a festive way to celebrate the holidays! These cookies are soft, chewy, and flavored with vanilla and almond extract and coated in festive sprinkles! Perfect for a Christmas party!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 ½ cup (300 g) granulated sugar
- 2 (2) large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp (2 tsp) vanilla extract
- 2 tsp (2 tsp) almond extract
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp (2 tsp) cornstarch
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) baking powder
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) baking soda
- ½ tsp (0.5 tsp) salt
- ½ cup (80 g) nonpareil sprinkles
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix on low speed until smooth. Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix on low speed until the cookie dough comes together.
- Portion the cookie dough using a medium cookie scoop. Roll the cookie dough balls in holiday nonpareil sprinkles and place on a parchment lined baking pan. Chill the dough balls for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ (177℃). Line baking sheet pans with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- Place the cookie dough balls on the cookie sheet allowing room for spreading. Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes until the edges are set. Cool the cookies on the pan for 2 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container or resealable storage bag at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
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About Courtney
Baker | 80s Lover | Cookbook Author
Courtney is a self-taught home baker and cookbook author of “Girls Just Wanna Bake Cupcakes”. She loves to create new and unique recipes while simultaneously listening to 80s music.
Hi! Can the Christmas sprinkle cookies be frozen for a week before using?
Thank you!
Hi Julie! Yes, you can freeze the cookies in an airtight container. When you are thawing the cookies out, I recommend spreading them in one layer on a tray for the best results.