Description
These Soft Christmas Sprinkle Cookies are irresistibly soft, buttery, and full of festive red and green sprinkles. With a pudding mix base for the perfect chewy texture, these cookies are ideal for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights by the fire. Every bite tastes like holiday magic and nostalgia.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- ½ cup red and green sprinkles
- Optional: ½ cup white chocolate chips or crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix until smooth and combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing slowly until fully blended.
- Add the instant pudding mix and continue mixing until the dough is soft and slightly thick.
- Form dough balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them in red and green sprinkles.
- Place on baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. For extra softness, add a small slice of bread to the container. Freeze dough balls for up to 2 months for easy holiday prep. These cookies are perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges or gifting to loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Christmas
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg