Ingredients:

  • 325g all-purpose flour
  • 15g cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 225g unsalted butter, softened but cool
  • 200g granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp almond extract
  • 60g Christmas sprinkles (jimmies)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions:

  1. Heat your oven to 350°F and line two large sheets with parchment.
  2. Combine 325g flour, 15g cornstarch, 1 tsp baking powder, and 0.5 tsp salt. Mix until the flour looks aerated and uniform.
  3. Beat 225g butter and 200g sugar for 3 full minutes. Wait until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and doubles in volume.
  4. Add the egg, 1 tbsp vanilla, and 0.5 tsp almond extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet on low speed. Stop as soon as the last streak of white disappears.
  6. Fold in 60g of sprinkles by hand using a spatula. The dough should look speckled and festive without the colors streaking.
  7. Scoop 1 tablespoon portions and roll into smooth balls.
  8. Roll each ball in the extra 2 tbsp of granulated sugar. They should be fully coated, looking like sparkling snowballs.
  9. Place 12 balls per sheet, leaving 2 inches of space. Do not press them down; let the oven do the work.
  10. Bake for 8 minutes until the edges are just barely ivory and the tops look matte.