Soft Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are a must-try cookie recipe for the holiday season. These cookies are soft, easy to make, and filled with festive Christmas sprinkles. They're perfect for adding some holiday cheer to your cookie plate or as a fun baking activity with family
In a large bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract on medium-high speed for 1.5 minutes.
Then add the egg and mix until combined. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) into the wet ingredients until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft and tender.
Place the Christmas sprinkles in a separate bowl. Use a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough, then roll the cookie dough balls in Christmas sprinkles until fully coated. If the dough feels too soft or sticky, chill it in the fridge for a few minutes until easier to handle.
Place the sprinkle-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2.5-inch space between each. Bake cookies for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crisp, and the centers look slightly underbaked for best results.
Remember, the cookies will continue to set as they cool on the baking sheet. Let the baked cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.