230 g (1 cup / 2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
58 g (1/4 cup) cream cheese, softened
250 g (1 1/4 cups) granulated sugar
50 g (1 large) egg
10 g (2 tsp) vanilla bean paste (or extract)
180 g (1 heaping cup) holiday sprinkles
(red + green jimmies, festive confetti mixes, white nonpareils, or a blend)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Beat the butter, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the eggs and mix until fully incorproated, scraping the bowl as needed. Add the dry ingredients in two additions, mixing on low just until combined.
Scoop dough into 2-3 tablespoon portions.
Roll each scoop in holiday sprinkles until fully coated. Gently flatten each ball with your palm.
Line baking sheets with parchment. Bake for 11-13 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. The cookies should be just set around the edges and still pale on top.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a cooling rack. Don’t forget to leave some out for Santa!
