Slice and Bake Christmas Funfetti Cookies
Super easy homemade slice and bake Christmas funfetti cookies! A classic must make treat for holiday parties and cookie exchanges!
Ingredients
- 1 C unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 C granulated sugar
- 1/2 C light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract, pure or imitation
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 C all purpose flour
- 1/2 C holiday sprinkles
Equipment
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy. Mix in granulated and light brown sugar. Add one egg at a time, followed by vanilla and optional almond extract. Mix in baking powder and salt, followed by one cup of flour at a time. Mix until fully combined and no streaks remain. Lastly, mix in sprinkles either using the stand mixer or stirring them in by hand with a rubber spatula.
- Dough may be divided in half and shaped immediately or chilled for an initial 30 minutes prior to diving and shaping.
- Divide dough in half. Place one half of the dough on a single large sheet of wax paper. Shape into a roughly 9-inch long smooth log. Wrap in wax paper. Tape the center of the wax paper and twist ends to seal. Transfer shaped log of dough to the refrigerator. Optionally, to prevent flat sides, place dough log inside of the center of a paper towel or wrapping paper tube sliced lengthwise.
- Repeat process with remaining dough. Chill for at least 24 hours or up to several days. If desired, dough may be rolled in sanding sugar or nonpareils after chilling.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Carefully slice 1/4-inch thick slices, spacing 2-inches apart. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn lightly golden. Do not overbake. Allow cookies to rest on the pan for 1 minute prior to transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- When cookies have cooled completely, they may be stacked and stored in an airtight container.
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