Here it is, day 5 of our Christmas Baking Frenzy!! These Christmas Sprinkle Cookies are sure to become a new favorite, they are perfectly soft on the inside and crunchy and sweet on the outside! I find them perfect for dipping in a cuppa tea and just love how festive they are with their Christmas sprinkles. The best part though? How incredibly easy they are to make!
Do you see what I mean?! Look at how adorable they are, just covered in yummy sprinkles (you could really do these any time of year and just switch out the color sprinkles you use).
These cookies will forever hold a special place in my heart too…you see, while making these with my mom we got a call that my Gramma was not well (she had been in the hospital after falling and breaking her hip) and my mom dropped everything to rush to be with her. I will never forget the sadness I saw on my moms face that day. Not even 2 days later my Gramma passed. But you see, I don’t share this story to make you sad, but instead to remind you to cherish the time that you have with your family and loved ones this holiday season! I will think of my Gramma every year I make these now, and will take the time to stop and remember just how special she was to me.
Ingredients
- 1.5 c Sugar
- 2 tsp Baking Soda
- 2 tsp Corn Starch
- 2.5 c Flour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Almond Extract (or peppermint if you prefer!)
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1/2 c Butter (softened)
- 1/4 Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 c Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
- In stand mixer, cream butter, cream cheese, eggs, sugar and extracts (vanilla and almond) until smooth (about 5 minutes)
- In a medium bowl sift together flour, corn starch, baking soda and salt. Add to wet mix and combine.
- Allow to chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350F and line tray with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- Place sprinkles in a shallow bowl, roll dough into teaspoon sized balls and roll in sprinkles to coat the outside (I gently pushed the sprinkles as I went to ensure they stuck!)
- Bake for 7-9 minutes on middle rack, they will still look pale, only very slightly golden, but trust me they are done!
**NOTE: Cream cheese measurement should be 1/4 cup! So sorry friends!!**
I couldn’t even wait for these sprinkle cookies to cool when they came out of the oven, they looked so scrumptious! I devoured 3 of them with a nice glass of milk and didn’t feel the least bit guilty! So what are you waiting for? Get your shopping list read and get baking friends. And don’t forget to come back tomorrow for our next treat.
Wow Christmas comes early! I will try out this and tell you how it turns out.
There is now better way to enjoy this holiday season with my family. Thanks for sharing
Yes please do!! I can’t wait to hear how they turned out for you, we had to make another batch they were too good not to nibble <3
Yum, I would definately use peppermint flavoring! It totally reminds me of Christmas. Thanks for the recipe!
You are very welcome!! Enjoy <3
Oh those look delicious!! I’m definitely going to have to try my own version, the sprinkles look so festive!
Kate
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Thanks Kate!! They are so tasty!
Oh, yummy! I am so ready for Christmas goodies. Definitely adding these to my list.
Yes, you NEED to make these!! I promise they will be a new favorite!
We make Christmas cookies together as a family every year. This recipe seems simple enough that my son can take on a larger role of making them.
Oh yes, he will have so much fun adding ingredients. The best part is rolling them in the sprinkles <3
I don’t bake much anymore, but i think this recipe is a good reason to start again. They look delicious!!
Angela
Thanks Angela! They are super easy to make and will be loved by everyone!
Oooh! These look so yummy! I’m going to add these to my christmas cookie list this year!
I hope you love them as much as we do!! They are so festive and fun, it’s hard not to want one.
What is 1/4 cream cheese? 1/4 c?, 1/4 of 8oz. Page? .please clarify
Hi Pat!! I just noticed the typo in the recipe! Please forgive me. It is 1/4 cup of Cream cheese, I will add a note now! Happy baking <3
Thank You very much! Happy Holidays !!
You are so welcome, and a Happy Holiday to you and yours as well <3 Happy Baking!
These were wonderful!!! Family devoured them!
I wish I had more!!! Is it bad to make them after Christmas?! 😛