Christmas Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies – Experience the holiday spirit with our Christmas Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies! These cookies offer a twist to your baking combining the creamy tang of cream cheese with a burst of joyous sprinkles. Whether you’re participating in cookie swaps or enjoying evenings at home these treats are sure to impress. Made with ingredients such as butter, cream cheese, and a touch of vanilla extract each bite is like a harmonious symphony of flavors.
I still remember the first time I made these cookies. It was a chilly evening in December filled with anticipation for the celebrations. As I mixed the dough together the tantalizing scent of vanilla wafted through our kitchen wrapping us in its embrace. The true magic happened when my husband and our little one joined in on the fun their laughter blending with the sound of sprinkles falling. These golden and enticing cookies became more than a treat; they became cherished memories baked with love that my family instantly adored.
What makes this Christmas Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies truly special?
What sets our Christmas Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies apart is their playful appearance that perfectly captures the holiday season’s essence. The creamy tanginess from using fat cream cheese adds a softness and depth of flavor that distinguishes these cookies from your typical holiday confections. Furthermore, this recipe’s simplicity makes it accessible, to bakers of all skill levels. Every single ingredient combines harmoniously to produce a cookie that’s not a pleasure, for the taste buds but also a visual delight. This makes it an ideal choice to include in your lineup of holiday baking treats.
What You Need To Make This Christmas Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies Recipe?
Butter: Begin with butter that’s as soft, as a winter blanket. It’s the secret to achieving a smooth dough. Allow it to sit out while you hum your holiday tunes; it’s not just an ingredient. The start of our cookie adventure.
Cream Cheese: Opt for full-fat cream cheese to attain that rich and indulgent texture. It feels like receiving an embrace from a loved one with every bite. Picture it blending harmoniously with the butter creating a symphony of flavors.
Confectioner’s Sugar: This fine powdery sugar is akin to our winter wonderland in a cup. It effortlessly blends into our dough giving our cookies their enchanting melt-in-your-mouth magic.
Pure Vanilla Extract: Though in small quantity think of it as the essence of all your holiday memories distilled into one fragrant drop.
Salt: Just half a teaspoon may seem modest. Oh, what an impact it has! Like sunlight reflecting off glistening snowflakes on a winter day salt enhances the qualities of all our ingredients.
All Purpose Flour: Our canvas, for creating cookies where all the ingredients converge. It’s what provides structure and holds all the goodness together like a wrapped present.
Sprinkles: Select your preferred colors. Make them yours! Every sprinkle resembles a twinkle on a Christmas tree bringing happiness and vibrant hues to our cookies.
Steps To Make Christmas Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies:
Step 1: Begin by warming your oven to a cozy 350 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s like setting the stage for our cookie stars!
Step 2: In a large bowl, let the butter and cream cheese join in a creamy dance.
Step 3: Gradually welcome the powdered sugar, continuing to blend them into a sweet friendship.
Step 4: Whisper in the vanilla extract, and salt, and then gently introduce the flour. Mix them on low speed, watching them come together like a soft winter blanket.
Step 5: Now, the fun part! Roll your dough into little joyous balls, each about 1½ inches. Dip and roll these in the sea of sprinkles, making them as festive as a Christmas tree.
Step 6: Place these colorful orbs onto a baking sheet lined with parchment, like little ornaments awaiting their glow.
Step 7: Bake them for 20-22 minutes, until they turn a delicate golden, like the first light of dawn.
Step 8: Let them cool, and then it’s time to savor! Each bite brings a burst of Christmas joy.
Tip:
Before baking your cookies it’s an idea to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. Simply wrap it up. Let it rest in the refrigerator. This step works wonders! It not only makes the dough easier to handle. Also prevents excessive spreading during baking. The brief pause allows all the flavors to blend harmoniously resulting in incredibly tasty cookies. Think of it as giving your dough a time before it turns into those delightful treats.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use low-fat cream cheese?
Sure you can opt for low-fat cream cheese if you prefer. However using full-fat cream cheese will provide a more indulgent taste and smoother texture.
How long can I store these cookies?
If you store these cookies in an airtight container they will remain fresh for a week.
Can I freeze the dough?
No problem at all! You can freeze the dough by wrapping it. It should stay good in the freezer for, up to two months.
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Christmas Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter softened
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 c confectioners sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 2¼ c all-purpose flour
- ½ c sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl blend the butter and cream cheese until it becomes smooth.
- Slowly add the confectioner's sugar mixing well until everything is nicely combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt giving it a stir.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour into the mixture until you have a combined dough.
- Shape the dough into balls that are about 1½ inch in size then roll each ball in the sprinkles.
- Place these dough balls, on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake them for around 20 to 22 minutes. Until you notice a golden color, on the cookies.
- Allow some time for the cookies to cool down before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
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