Soft Batch Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
Delightful soft and chewy cookies filled with festive sprinkles, perfect for holiday gatherings and gift-giving.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (softened) Should be at room temperature.
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened) Should be at room temperature.
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Decorative Ingredients
- 1 cup sprinkles (nonpareils) For rolling the cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cream together the softened butter, softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy, around 5 minutes.
- Add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix until well combined.
Mixing
- Add all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt to the mixture. Mix on low/medium speed for about one minute until just combined.
Chilling
- Refrigerate the dough for two hours to prevent spreading while baking.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough is chilling.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and then roll in sprinkles to coat.
- Place the dough balls on the baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, checking to ensure they remain slightly underbaked.
Cooling
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For variations, consider adding chocolate chips, nuts, or different sprinkles based on the occasion.