Description
Delightful slice & bake cookies that capture the essence of Christmas with rich buttery flavors and colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup festive sprinkles (plus more for decoration)
- Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup nuts, or spices like nutmeg and cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars until fluffy and pale in color.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in sprinkles and any optional additions.
- Divide the dough into two logs, wrap in parchment paper, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and slice logs into 1/4 inch rounds.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before enjoying.
Notes
Chill the dough properly to maintain cookie shape while baking. Rotate baking sheets for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, slice and bake, holiday baking, festive treats