Christmas Pajas Cookies
Infuse your holiday celebrations with the magic of **Christmas Pajas Cookies**, a festive treat that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. These soft, buttery cookies are speckled with vibrant holiday-themed sprinkles, delivering a cheerful burst of color to your dessert table. With a simple yet rich dough made from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla, these cookies bake to golden perfection in just 12 minutes. Add a snowy touch by dusting them with powdered sugar, or leave them plain for a charming sparkle. Perfect for cookie swaps, holiday gifting, or enjoying alongside a mug of hot cocoa, these Christmas Pajas Cookies are an irresistible addition to your seasonal baking repertoire. Easy to make and bursting with holiday spirit, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any holiday gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light brown sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Holiday-themed sprinkles
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed (about 2-3 minutes).
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully combined. Follow with the vanilla extract, mixing well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Fold in the holiday-themed sprinkles gently to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
If desired, lightly sprinkle additional holiday sprinkles on top of the cookie dough balls for extra festivity.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, but the centers remain soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Optional: Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar for a snowy, holiday-like appearance.
Serve the Christmas Pajas Cookies with a glass of milk, hot cocoa, or your favorite holiday beverage. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.9 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.5 g | 298% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 1816 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 684.4 g | 249% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 428.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.8 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 627 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
