Introduction
Christmas Funfetti Frosted Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and loaded with festive sprinkles. Topped with creamy frosting and more colorful sprinkles, they’re perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or adding a pop of cheer to your dessert table.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling Time: 1 hour
- Baking Time: 8–10 minutes per batch
- Total Time: About 1 hour 30 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone mats
- Cooling rack
- Spatula
📝 Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies)
For the Cookies
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup festive rainbow sprinkles (red, green, white for Christmas)
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra sprinkles for decorating
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Butter: Room-temperature butter creams easier and gives a soft cookie.
- Sour Cream: Adds tenderness and slight tang to the cookies.
- Sprinkles: Use holiday-themed sprinkles for a festive touch.
👩🍳 Instructions
Make the Cookies
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla, and sour cream until combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in sprinkles.
- Cover dough and chill for 1 hour.
Bake the Cookies
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Scoop dough (about 2 tablespoons each) and roll into balls. Place 2 inches apart on the sheet.
8. Flatten slightly with the palm of your hand.
9. Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
11. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and spreadable.
12. Frost cooled cookies and decorate with extra sprinkles.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per cookie)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Protein: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fat: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
💡 Tips
- Chill dough to prevent cookies from spreading too much.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size.
- Frost cookies once completely cooled to prevent melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
