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Home » Cookies » Christmas Sugar Cookies

Published: Dec 19, 2019 · Modified: Nov 28, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Christmas Sugar Cookies

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Two rows of overlapping round cookies with sprinkles.

Homemade Christmas sugar cookies with festive sprinkles. These cookies are made ahead of time and then sliced and baked when ready.

These cookies are easy to change up the sprinkles for any color scheme you'd like!

A stack of round cookies covered with colorful sprinkles.
Table of Contents
Christmas cookies
Adding the sprinkles
Tips for making sprinkled Christmas cookies
Recipe Faqs
More delicious Christmas cookies
Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

Christmas cookies

Christmas cookies are one of my favorite things to bake during the holiday season. I love having a variety of cookies to please everyone, although they tend to disappear faster than I can bake them.

These Christmas Sugar Cookies can be made ahead of time and the sliced and baked just before you need them. 

They are a perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray!

A baking rack with cookies with sprinkles.

Adding the sprinkles

This is probably the most difficult part of making these cookies, and it really isn't all that difficult. Sprinkles remind me a bit of glitter. They seem to get everywhere and you find them for days after you are done  using them. 

I used a two step method to add the sprinkles:

  • First, I added the sprinkles to a cookie sheet and rolled the dough log back and forth. A lot of sprinkles stuck to the log, but not enough.
  • Second, I placed the log on plastic wrap and added more sprinkles. When I wrapped up the plastic wrap, I  rubbed the sprinkles into the dough. There will still be several loose sprinkles and areas not covered, but this is okay.  
A cookie sheet covered with sprinkles with a log of cookie dough in the middle of the sprinkles.
Cookie dough logs covered with colored sprinkles.
  • After you refrigerate the logs of cookie dough, unwrap the dough and slice into ½ inch slices. Any piece that is missing too many sprinkles can be rolled along the edges into more sprinkles. It is okay to have a few blank areas. There are plenty of sprinkles on these cookies and they will look fine. 

Tips for making sprinkled Christmas cookies

  • Make certain butter is very soft, not melted, but soft enough to leave an indentation when lightly pressed.
  • This dough looks dry and crumbly after mixing. It will form together when molded with your hands. 
  • Keep everything dry. If the sprinkles get wet, the colors will run.
  • Use a rimmed cookie sheet to help keep the sprinkles contained
  • Allow dough logs to fully chill before slicing and baking

Recipe Faqs

Can I freeze these cookies?

Yes, these cookies can be frozen. Double wrap the dough and place it in the freezer to bake later. When ready to use, allow dough to thaw and then slice and bake. Cookie dough can be frozen up to one month. 

The cookies can also be frozen after they have been baked. Allow cookies to fully cool and then place in an airtight container. Freeze up to one month. 

More delicious Christmas cookies

  • Raspberry Bow Tie Cookies
  • Cranberry Orange Swirl Cookies
  • Shortbread Christmas Cookies
  • Gingerbread Snowflakes
  • Peppermint Candy Cookies
  • Coconut Macaroons
  • Chocolate Crinkles
  • Thumbprint Cookies
  • Snowball Cookies
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If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

Kathy
Shortbread cookies with festive sprinkles.
5 from 30 votes
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Chill Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 42 mins
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 40 cookies
Calories 117 kcal

Equipment

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  • Stand Mixer
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter (soft)
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 3 ¼ cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup colored sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Mix butter with an electric mixer until very soft and creamy.
    1 cup butter
  • Mix in sugar until light and fluffy.
    1 ½ cups sugar
  • Add egg and vanilla. Mix well
    2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 egg
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until the dough is crumbly. The dough will look dry, but will come together when pressed.
    3 ¼ cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Dump dough onto a flat surface. Divide into two piles. Working with one section at a time,form dough into a 10 inch log. The dough will begin to stick together when pressed. If it breaks apart, simply press back together.
  • Pour sprinkles onto a rimmed baking sheet. Roll logs into sprinkles.
    ½ cup colored sprinkles
  • Place each log on a sheet of plastic wrap. Pour additional sprinkles over each log. Wrap each log fully with plastic wrap. Use your hands over the plastic wrap to smooth sprinkles into logs.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Remove plastic wrap and cut into ½ inch slices. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or grease baking sheet lightly.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 12-14 minutes.
  • Let cookies cool slightly on baking sheet. Remove and continue cooling on baking rack.

Notes

  • Make certain butter is very soft, not melted, but soft enough to leave an indentation when lightly pressed.
  • This dough looks dry and crumbly after mixing. It will form together when molded with your hands. 
  • Keep everything dry. If the sprinkles get wet, they will melt and run
  • Use a rimmed cookie sheet to help keep the sprinkles contained
  • Allow dough logs to fully chill before slicing and baking
  • Dough logs can be frozen for up to one month. Allow to thaw before slicing and baking.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 148IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chritsmas Cookies, Cookies with Sprinkles, sugar cookies
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Comments

  1. Wendy Popp says

    November 27, 2022 at 3:48 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe! Easy and delicious and makes a bunch! A little like a cross between a sugar cookie and shortbread. Will definitely make again.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 27, 2022 at 5:03 pm

      Thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed them!!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. David @ Spiced says

    December 23, 2019 at 4:45 am

    5 stars
    Oh, I love a good sugar cookie! Robbie and I are planning on making gingerbread cookies tomorrow afternoon for Christmas Eve. Maybe we'll add these sugar cookies to the lineup, too. I know Santa would approve of these!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 23, 2019 at 6:29 am

      Santa definitely approves! 😉

      Reply
  3. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    December 20, 2019 at 5:42 am

    5 stars
    You can't go wrong with sugar cookies, especially this time of year! Love the fun, festive sprinkles. Just what my Friday needs with a big glass of cold milk 😉 Happy weekend, my friend!

    Reply
  4. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

    December 19, 2019 at 5:51 am

    5 stars
    Love the addition of the sprinkles, Kathy! It really does give these such a lovely festive touch 🙂

    Reply
  5. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    December 19, 2019 at 5:30 am

    5 stars
    Can't beat a holiday sugar cookie! These look like the perfect addition to the Christmas cookie tray Kathy!

    Reply

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