Mini Christmas Cookies
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles or more if desired
- 2 tablespoons holiday mini chips or more if desire
- ½ cup holiday chocolate coated candy similar to M&Ms
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.½ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Add the egg and vanilla, and beat until well mixed.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pour in the flour, baking powder and salt, and mix until just combined and no dry streaks remain. The dough will be very crumbly.2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Fold the sprinkles and mini chips into the dough. Divide the dough into 36 equal portions and form each portion into a ball. Just until it comes together. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets about 1-inch apart.2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles, 2 tablespoons holiday mini chips
- Press the chocolate candies all over the top and sides of the cookies. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or longer if possible.½ cup holiday chocolate coated candy
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the cookies for 11-13 minutes. The cookies will be soft and light in color when they are removed from the oven but should firm up as they cool. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- See post for storage options.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 3 cookies. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Mini Christmas Cookies
Serving Size
3 cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
281
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
36
mg
12
%
Sodium
175
mg
7
%
Potassium
65
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
26
g
29
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
281
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
39
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
