Print

Soft and Chewy Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies (No-Roll Style)

A stack of freshly baked christmas sprinkle sugar cookies topped with red, green, and white holiday sprinkles.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Bake these easy, soft, and chewy Christmas sprinkle cookies. This simple recipe delivers buttery flavor and festive color without the need for rolling or cutting dough, making it perfect for quick holiday baking.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles (red, green, and white jimmies or nonpareils)
  • 1/4 cup extra Christmas sprinkles for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Christmas sprinkles into the dough until they are evenly distributed.
  7. Place the remaining 1/4 cup of sprinkles into a shallow dish.
  8. Scoop the dough into rounded tablespoons. Roll each dough ball lightly in the extra sprinkles to coat the outside.
  9. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them. You do not need to flatten them.
  10. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft. These cookies will spread into soft rounds.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the softest cookies, use light brown sugar instead of all white granulated sugar; the molasses adds moisture.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping if your kitchen is warm; this helps prevent excessive spreading.
  • These cookies are excellent for cookie exchanges because they look festive without needing frosting.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://cookerycommand.com/christmas-sprinkle-sugar-cookies/