Christmas Coin Cookies
A tender, buttery cookie rolled in festive, holiday sprinkles. Perfect for making ahead, then baking right when you're ready for them.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Active Time15 minutes mins
Chill Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas cookies, comfort food, festive, holiday favorite, make ahead
Yield: 96 cookies
Calories: 29kcal
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- sanding sugar, small sprinkles, and/or finely chopped nuts for rolling edges in
In small bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.
In large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in sugar for another 2 minutes. Add yolks and vanilla, stir until combined. Stir in flour mixture until dough comes together. Dough will be crumbly.
Divide dough into 4 portions. Roll each portion into a 6" log, 1" thick. On a flat plate with edges, spread sanding sugar out. Roll log in sanding sugar until entire edge is coated. Wrap log in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
Repeat for each log using either sanding sugar, very small sprinkles, or very finely chopped nuts. Refrigerate logs for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°. Remove one log at a time from refrigerator and unwrap. Cut 1/4" - 1/3" thick coins and place on ungreased cookie sheet at least 2" apart so they have room to spread. Bake for 12 - 15 minutes, or until just golden around edges. Let cool completely on wire racks. Enjoy!
Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg