Description
These Christmas Funfetti Cookies are a festive, chewy treat inspired by Crumbl’s popular recipe. With a buttery, sugar-sweetened dough loaded with holiday sprinkles and topped with a creamy buttercream frosting, these cookies bring joy and color to any holiday celebration. Perfect for sharing or gifting, they combine classic vanilla flavors with a fun sprinkle crunch for a delightful seasonal twist.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon holiday sprinkles
Buttercream Frosting
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- Milk or coffee creamer (a splash, optional for thinning)
- Holiday sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring a smooth batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Mix Dough: Mix gently until the dough comes together; it will be very crumbly at this stage.
- Add Sprinkles: Fold in the holiday sprinkles to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
- Form Dough Balls: Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and form each into a ball, just until it holds together.
- Press Sprinkles On Dough: Press additional sprinkles onto the tops and sides of each dough ball for a festive look.
- Chill Dough: Refrigerate the dough balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before baking.
- Preheat Oven: While chilling, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake Cookies: Place the chilled dough balls on a baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, until the edges are just golden brown but centers remain chewy.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Buttercream: Using a hand or stand mixer, whip the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
- Adjust Buttercream Consistency: If the buttercream is too thick, add a splash of milk or coffee creamer to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Pipe Frosting: Pipe the buttercream onto the cooled cookies in a decorative pattern.
- Decorate: Sprinkle holiday sprinkles on top of the frosted cookies for extra festive flair.
- Serve: Enjoy these delicious Christmas Funfetti Cookies fresh or package them as holiday treats!
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming and smooth dough.
- Chilling the dough helps maintain cookie shape and prevent spreading.
- Use quality sprinkles that are heat stable to retain color after baking.
- Adjust buttercream sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar according to taste.
- For a thicker buttercream, chill before piping; for thinner, add a little more liquid.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
