WHITE CHOCOLATE CONFETTI CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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One look at something covered in sprinkles and your brain explodes with excitement. Sprinkles add color, crunch and a healthy dose of holiday cheer!

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon half-and-half
1/2 cup red and green sprinkles
1 2/3 cups white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Position oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl. In a stand mixer or large bowl using a hand mixer, cream the butter for 1 minute. Add the sugar and cream for an additional 3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and egg. Gradually beat in the dry ingredients until uniform, then add enough of the half-and-half (about 2 tablespoons) to moisten the dough and make it soft (but not wet). Fold in the sprinkles and 2/3 cup of the white chocolate chips.
  • Roll rounded teaspoons of dough into 24 balls and put on the prepared baking sheets. Chill the remaining dough in the refrigerator. Dip your fingertips into the remaining half-and-half and use them to slightly flatten the top of each cookie.
  • Bake until the cookies are set on top and light golden brown around the edges, about 15 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Allow the baking sheets to cool, then line them with new parchment and repeat the forming and baking process with the remaining dough.
  • Once the cookies are all baked and cooled, put the remaining 1 cup white chocolate chips in a small heatsafe bowl and microwave on high, stirring halfway through, until just melted, about 1 minute. Use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate over the cookies. Allow the chocolate to set before serving, about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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