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Gooey Christmas Butter Cookies with Festive Sprinkles

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These Gooey Christmas Butter Cookies are soft, buttery, and loaded with festive sprinkles for a showstopping holiday treat. Quick to make and irresistibly gooey, they’re perfect for parties, gifting, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup red, green, and white sprinkles (jimmies or nonpareils)
  • Holiday-themed confetti sprinkles (optional)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes with a mixer, 4-5 minutes by hand).
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla and almond extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low just until combined.
  5. Gently fold in sprinkles and any optional add-ins (chocolate chips or nuts).
  6. Cover and chill dough for 20-30 minutes (optional, for thicker cookies).
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  8. Drop rounded balls of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Press extra sprinkles on top if desired.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly underdone.
  10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Serve warm or cool completely before storing.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs. Chilling the dough helps cookies stay gooey and prevents spreading. Add extra sprinkles on top before baking for more color. If making gluten-free, use a 1:1 flour blend. Cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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