Festive Holiday Cookies
These colorful Festive Holiday Cookies are easy to make and perfect for spreading joy during the holiday season with cheerful sprinkles.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened for easier mixing.
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup festive sprinkles Experiment with different types of sprinkles to match your holiday theme.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in the festive sprinkles.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be served warm or at room temperature and pair wonderfully with a glass of milk or hot cocoa. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.