Pin Festive, soft, and chewy cookies packed with chocolate chips, white chocolate, and a mix of Hanukkah and Christmas sprinkles. These cookies are perfect for celebrating every holiday with a sweet treat that everyone enjoys!
I made these loaded Hanukkah sprinkle Christmas cookies for last year’s family party. Watching kids and adults alike reach for the bright, chewy cookies made it clear they were a hit. The combination of two holidays in one treat brought lots of smiles!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups (315 g)
- Baking soda: 1 tsp
- Baking powder: 1/2 tsp
- Kosher salt: 1/2 tsp
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (225 g)
- Light brown sugar, packed: 1 cup (200 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g)
- Large eggs: 2
- Pure vanilla extract: 2 tsp
- Semisweet chocolate chips: 3/4 cup (130 g)
- White chocolate chips: 3/4 cup (130 g)
- Hanukkah sprinkles (blue, silver, white): 1/3 cup (60 g)
- Christmas sprinkles (red, green, gold): 1/3 cup (60 g)
Instructions
- Prep Oven and Sheets:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and light, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in Mix-ins:
- Fold in semisweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and both types of sprinkles (reserve a few sprinkles for topping if desired).
- Portion Dough:
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Add Toppings:
- Top with reserved sprinkles if desired.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies are set at the edges and just golden. Centers should be slightly soft.
- Cool:
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pin Sharing these cookies with family during Hanukkah and Christmas made everyone feel included and festive. They sparked lots of laughter and happy memories around our dessert table.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, electric or stand mixer, measuring cups and spoons, rubber spatula, baking sheets, parchment paper, cookie scoop, and wire rack help make these cookies simple and fun!
Nutritional Information
Each cookie has about 180 calories, 8 g total fat, 25 g carbohydrates, and 2 g protein.
Variations and Swaps
Try using gluten-free flour for a gluten-free batch or swapping in milk or dark chocolate chips for different flavors. Change up the sprinkles for any holiday or celebration you like!
Pin Bake a batch of these cookies for your next holiday gathering and watch them disappear. Their festive look and chewy texture make them a joyful centerpiece for your dessert spread!
Recipe Questions
- → Can I use different chocolate chips?
Yes, you can substitute milk or dark chocolate chips to change up the flavor profile.
- → How do I make these gluten-free?
Swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and verify chips and sprinkles for allergens.
- → Can I chill the dough before baking?
Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking enhances the cookies' chewiness and texture.
- → Are these cookies suitable for gifting?
The festive sprinkles and chewy texture make these cookies perfect for holiday gifts or exchanges.
- → What allergens are present?
The cookies contain wheat, eggs, milk, and soy. Check sprinkle packaging for other allergens like nuts and sesame.
- → How many cookies does one batch make?
A single batch yields 24 cookies, sized for sharing or festive gatherings.