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Ingredients
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- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup vegetable shortening
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3.4 ounces (1 box) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Christmas sprinkles (red, green, and white jimmies)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, shortening, and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, vanilla, and pudding mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Roll dough into balls and coat with sprinkles.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Chill the dough for thicker cookies that hold their shape.
Experiment with different sprinkle types for fun variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 130
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30