Description
Delightful and festive sugar cookies, perfect for the holiday season, decorated with colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla into the mixture and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Use a cookie scoop to form balls of dough and roll in colorful sprinkles until fully coated.
- Place dough balls on a lined baking sheet, spaced apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on a wire rack before enjoying.
Notes
Let your butter come to room temperature for easier creaming and chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, sugar cookies, festive treats, family recipe
