Holiday Confetti No Bake Cookies always bring me straight back to December evenings in my mom’s kitchen. When I was growing up, we’d clear a little space on the counter and pour sprinkles into bowls like tiny jars of Christmas magic. My mom always said a good holiday treat should look as joyful as it tastes. I remember standing at the stovetop, stirring that sweet vanilla mixture while the scent of butter filled the air. This takes me right back to those cozy nights, pressing colorful sprinkles into warm cookies and waiting for them to set before sneaking one.
Holiday Confetti No Bake Cookies – Festive & Ready in 30 Minutes
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cookie scoop (2 tablespoons)
- Parchment Paper
- baking sheets
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract optional, for holiday flavor
- Pinch of salt
- 3 cups quick oats
- ½ cup white chocolate chips optional, for extra sweetness
- ⅓ cup red and green jimmies-style holiday sprinkles
- Extra sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, milk, and salt. Stir until butter fully melts.
- Bring mixture to a full rolling boil (bubbling across entire surface). Boil exactly 60 seconds for chewy texture.
- Remove from heat immediately. Stir in vanilla and almond extract.
- Fold in quick oats until evenly coated.
- Let mixture cool 1–2 minutes to prevent sprinkle color bleeding.
- Gently fold in white chocolate chips (if using) and holiday sprinkles. Stir lightly to avoid streaking.
- Scoop 2-tablespoon portions onto parchment paper.
- Press additional sprinkles onto tops while cookies are still warm.
- Allow cookies to set at room temperature 15–20 minutes until firm and matte.
Notes
Use jimmies-style sprinkles for best color hold. Nonpareils may bleed if added while mixture is too hot. Humidity Effects:
If humidity is high, extend boil time by 5 seconds (no more than 65 seconds total). Troubleshooting:
- Gray streaks? Sprinkles added too hot or overmixed.
- Too soft? Under-boiled mixture.
- Crumbly texture? Boiled longer than 65 seconds.
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CONCLUSION
Between you and me, these Holiday Confetti No Bake Cookies feel like pure Christmas cheer in every bite. I still remember my mom handing me the sprinkle jar and saying, “Don’t be shy, make them bright.” Trust me on this, once you make a batch, they’ll become part of your holiday tradition too. They’re colorful, chewy, and simple enough to whip up while music plays in the background and lights glow on the tree. And the best part? Just a saucepan, a spoon, and a little sprinkle magic while they set on the counter.