Cast Iron Skillet Christmas Sprinkle Cookies: Festive Holiday Recipe

Make the holidays memorable with a giant Cast Iron Skillet Christmas Sprinkle Cookie. Soft, chewy, and full of classic sugar cookie flavor, this festive cookie is studded with colorful holiday sprinkles and white chocolate chips. It’s simple to prepare, bakes in one skillet for easy sharing, and makes a cheerful centerpiece for holiday gatherings.

Cast Iron Skillet Christmas Sprinkle Cookie

If you enjoy skillet desserts, this one is a must-try. Baking the cookie dough in a cast iron skillet creates a golden, slightly crisp edge while keeping the center soft and chewy. You get the best of both textures without shaping individual cookies—just press the dough into the skillet and bake.

Serve it warm with a scoop of peppermint ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or let it cool and spread a simple cream cheese frosting on top. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert for holiday parties, family dinners, or cookie exchanges.

Recommended Equipment

• 12-inch cast iron skillet — ideal for baking this giant sprinkle cookie.

Why Bake in Cast Iron?

Cast iron provides even heat and promotes a nicely browned crust while retaining moisture in the center. This makes it perfect for skillet cookies, crisps, and other one-pan desserts. If you don’t have a 12-inch skillet, a 9 x 13-inch baking dish can work as an alternative, though the texture will differ slightly.

Ingredients

The ingredient list is straightforward and produces a festive, tender skillet cookie. You will need:

• 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup Christmas sprinkles
• 3/4 cup white chocolate chips

How to Make the Christmas Sprinkle Skillet Cookie

This recipe comes together quickly. Follow these steps for a perfect skillet cookie:

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
2. Add the dry ingredients: Sift or whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt, then add to the butter mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Fold in mix-ins: Stir in the Christmas sprinkles and white chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to scatter on top for decoration.
4. Press into skillet: Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet and press the dough evenly into the pan.
5. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25–30 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is set. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean but with a few moist crumbs for a soft center.

Serve and Store

Serve the skillet cookie warm with ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of chocolate. For a sweeter finish, try a simple cream cheese frosting made from 4 tablespoons softened butter, 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 cups powdered sugar—mix until smooth and pipe or spread over the cooled cookie.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; avoid storing the cookie in the cast iron skillet long-term. You can also freeze individual slices for up to 3 months in a sealed bag or container.

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More Cast Iron Desserts

If you enjoy skillet baking, try other cast iron desserts like skillet cinnamon roll cake, pecan pie, or pumpkin chocolate chip skillet cookie for more warm, shareable sweets.