Christmas Sprinkle Bread

Festive Christmas Sprinkle Bread topped with vanilla icing and colourful sprinkles. A fun, easy holiday loaf perfect for Christmas baking.

Bring some festive cheer to your holiday baking with this delightful Christmas Sprinkle Bread. Soft, sweet, and speckled with bright red and green sprinkles, it has all the fun and nostalgia of a classic Christmas bake.

Finished with a smooth vanilla icing and even more sprinkles on top, it’s the perfect treat for holiday gatherings, school parties, gifting, or simply enjoying with a cosy cup of tea during the Christmas season.

Tips for the Best Christmas Sprinkle Bread

• Use jimmies sprinkles – they hold their colour and won’t bleed into the batter like nonpareils.
• Fold gently – stir just until the sprinkles are evenly distributed to avoid streaking.
• Check for doneness early – every oven varies, so begin checking around the 60-minute mark.
• Cool completely before icing – warm bread will melt the icing rather than allowing it to sit beautifully on top.
• Add sprinkles to the icing immediately – so they adhere before the icing sets.
• Use room-temperature ingredients – this helps the batter blend smoothly and keeps the loaf tender.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Sprinkles – red and green jimmies work best. Avoid nonpareils, as they bleed easily.
• Butter – salted butter balances the sweetness, but you can use unsalted with a small pinch of salt instead.
• Flour – Be sure to spoon and level when measuring the flour.
• Milk – whole milk is ideal, but 2% or a non-dairy milk such as oat or almond works well.
• Vanilla – pure vanilla extract adds the best flavour, but artificial vanilla can be used if needed.
• Icing – the vanilla icing is simple and traditional, but you can swap it for almond icing or even a cream cheese glaze for a richer finish.
• Food colouring – not needed here, but a touch of green or red in the icing can make the loaf look extra festive.

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Christmas Sprinkle Bread

Yields: 10-12 slices | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 60-70 minutes

Ingredients

For the Bread:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup salted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk, room temperature
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup red and green sprinkles (jimmies recommended)
• Extra sprinkles for topping

For the Vanilla Icing:

• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch loaf pan and line it with a parchment paper sling for easy removal.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla and milk until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
5. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and blend just until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Gently fold ½ cup red and green sprinkles into the batter.
7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust thickness by adding more powdered sugar or a splash more milk.
11. Spread the icing over the cooled loaf and top with extra red and green sprinkles before it sets.

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Yield: 1 Loaf

Christmas Sprinkle Bread

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Festive Christmas Sprinkle Bread topped with vanilla icing and colourful sprinkles. A fun, easy holiday loaf perfect for Christmas baking.

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Ingredients

For the Bread:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup salted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk, room temperature
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup red and green sprinkles (jimmies recommended)
• Extra sprinkles for topping

For the Vanilla Icing:

• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch loaf pan and line it with a parchment paper sling for easy removal.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla and milk until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
5. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and blend just until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Gently fold ½ cup red and green sprinkles into the batter.
7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust thickness by adding more powdered sugar or a splash more milk.
11. Spread the icing over the cooled loaf and top with extra red and green sprinkles before it sets.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 slice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 510Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 191mgCarbohydrates: 93gFiber: 1gSugar: 58gProtein: 6g

This information is provided as a courtesy and for entertainment purposes only. This information comes from online calculators. Although frugalmomeh.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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