Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) fine sea salt
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) whole milk
  • 1 tsp (5ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (15g) red and green festive sprinkles

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  3. Gradually add 3/4 cup powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating on low speed just until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet batter using a spatula or low mixer setting; stop once no streaks of flour remain to avoid overmixing.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes until the cookies look matte on top and feel set to a light touch. Let them cool completely on the pan.
  9. Prepare the glaze by whisking 1 cup powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice together until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and top with festive sprinkles.