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Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

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3. Step-by-Step Visual Guide

In Part 3 of making Christmas Sprinkle Cookies, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
Step-by-Step Kitchen Technique: Cooking Christmas Sprinkle Cookies · @recipestokitchen
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Start by creaming the butter and sugar until light and fluffy—this is where the cookies get their tender crumb. Then gently fold in the dry ingredients just until combined, so you don’t develop too much gluten.

Rolling the dough balls in sprinkles is the fun part! Press them lightly so they stick, then bake until the edges are just set. The centers will look slightly soft, but they’ll firm up as they cool for that perfect chewy bite.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
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Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

These Christmas Sprinkle Cookies are soft, buttery, and topped with a colorful crunch of festive sprinkles. They come together in a flash, making them perfect for holiday baking with kids or last-minute cookie swaps.

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings24 cookies
CourseDessert
Calories180 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the sprinkles, pressing lightly so they stick. Place on prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just set but the centers look slightly soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For the best texture, don't overmix the dough—stop as soon as the flour disappears. Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 180 kcalProtein: 2gCarbs: 24gFat: 9gFiber: 1g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.