Get ready to sprinkle some serious joy into your holiday baking with these show-stopping Confetti Christmas Stars Cutout Cookies! Imagine biting into a buttery, festive cookie that's bursting with colorful sprinkles and holiday cheer - these star-shaped delights are about to become your new favorite Christmas tradition. Whether you're looking to impress guests, create magical memories with kids, or simply treat yourself to a deliciously fun baking experience, these cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles and sparkle to your holiday season!
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 33 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 30 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup of colored sprinkles.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Continue to beat until well combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the colored sprinkles gently with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. This helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
- Once chilled, take the dough out of the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the rolled dough. Place the cutout cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can decorate the cookies with additional sprinkles or icing if desired. Serve and enjoy your festive Confetti Christmas Stars Cutout Cookies!
Tips
- Chill Your Dough: Always refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 15 minutes before rolling. This prevents spreading and helps maintain the crisp star shape.
- Use Fresh Sprinkles: Choose vibrant, high-quality sprinkles for maximum color and festive appeal.
- Don't Overmix: Mix the dough just until ingredients are combined to keep the cookies tender.
- Flour Your Surface: Lightly dust your work surface with flour to prevent sticking when rolling out the dough.
- Watch Baking Time Carefully: Cookies can quickly go from perfect to overdone. Start checking at 8 minutes and remove when edges are just golden.
- Cool Completely: Let cookies cool entirely before decorating or storing to maintain their crisp texture.
- Store Smartly: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, separating layers with parchment paper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 147kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 13mg
