Easy Holiday Cookies
These Easy Holiday Cookies are a festive must-have for the holiday season, combining buttery richness with just the right amount of sweetness and a delightful crunch from colorful sprinkles or sugar decorations. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this beginner-friendly recipe creates soft, golden cookies that are perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or thoughtful edible gifts. Featuring classic pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies bake up in just 10 minutes, making them a quick and festive treat. Serve them alongside a warm mug of cocoa or a cup of tea for the ultimate holiday indulgence. Whether you're baking with kids or whipping up a last-minute dessert, these versatile holiday cookies are guaranteed to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup holiday sprinkles or sugar decorations
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles or sugar decorations for a festive touch.
Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will set as they cool.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Easy Holiday Cookies with a cup of tea or hot cocoa, or package them up as gifts for loved ones!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3791 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.4 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.3 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 2597 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 662.8 g | 241% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 423.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 584 mg | 12% | |
*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.
