Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
Delicious and festive sugar cookies adorned with vibrant sprinkles, perfect for holiday celebrations and gifting.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 ounces cream cheese (full fat and room temperature)
- ¼ cup butter, unsalted (room temperature)
- 17.5 ounces Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese (full fat and room temperature for frosting)
- ¼ cup butter (unsalted for frosting)
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (for frosting)
- 2 drops food coloring (any color you desire)
- ½ cup sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Making the Cookie Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy and well-combined.
- Add the sugar cookie mix, the egg, and the vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking the Cookies
- Using a scooper, portion out 2-tablespoon balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each ball.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spatula or a glass.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges start to turn a light golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Making the Frosting
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the frosting into two bowls and add food coloring to achieve desired shades.
Decorating
- Once cookies are completely cool, spread frosting on each cookie.
- Sprinkle generously with festive sprinkles while the frosting is still wet.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated.