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!

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles or sugar decorations for a festive touch.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Enjoy your Easy Holiday Cookies with a cup of tea or hot cocoa, or package them up as gifts for loved ones!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	915.6 grams (915.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3791

Total Fat 112.40g	144%
Saturated Fat 61.30g	307%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 444mg	148%
Sodium 2597mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 662.80g	241%
Dietary Fiber 8.20g	29%
Total Sugars 423.40g
Protein 38.40g	77%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 187mg	14%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 584mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.5%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 69.5%