Holiday Christmas Sprinkle Bread

Introduction

Holiday Christmas Sprinkle Bread is the kind of recipe that instantly brings joy the moment it comes out of the oven. Soft, moist, and filled with colorful red and green sprinkles, this festive loaf feels like Christmas wrapped inside a warm, sweet slice of comfort. Around the holidays, I love baking simple treats that look cheerful without requiring complicated steps — and this easy Christmas sweet bread delivers exactly that.
Whether you’re hosting a cozy breakfast, preparing a fun dessert for the kids, or need a quick homemade gift, this bread always impresses. It’s nostalgic, charming, and the kind of recipe that creates those small magical moments in the kitchen.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

There are so many reasons why Holiday Christmas Sprinkle Bread becomes a favorite every year:

• Quick and easy to prepare — no mixer needed and ready for the oven in minutes.
• Soft and moist texture thanks to simple pantry ingredients.
• Festive colors that make every slice bright, fun, and perfect for the season.
• Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing, ideal for holiday gatherings.
• Versatile — enjoy it for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or as a sweet afternoon treat.
• Makes a beautiful edible gift wrapped in parchment and tied with a ribbon.
• Customizable with chocolate chips, cranberries, citrus zest, or flavored extracts.

This recipe captures everything cozy and comforting about holiday baking without any stress — just joy.

Ingredients Needed

Here’s everything you need for this festive loaf, using simple ingredients you probably already have:

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk
• ½ cup (115 g) melted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup red & green Christmas sprinkles (use jimmies)
• Optional glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk
  • Extra sprinkles for topping

If you love sweet, lightly vanilla-flavored cakes, this holiday bread will be your new go-to.

How to Make Holiday Christmas Sprinkle Bread

Follow these simple steps to bake a festive loaf that stays soft and delicious:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Add your Christmas sprinkles and fold them in carefully to prevent color bleeding.
6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the surface.
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the bread cool completely before glazing.
9. Drizzle with the vanilla glaze and finish with extra sprinkles.

As the bread bakes, it fills the kitchen with the cozy smell of warm vanilla — a holiday moment all on its own.

How to Serve This Festive Bread

This sweet bread is extremely flexible and can be enjoyed in many delicious ways:

• Serve warm with a mug of hot chocolate or holiday latte.
• Add a pat of butter or cream cheese for a breakfast treat.
• Cut into small slices for a dessert platter.
• Wrap it in parchment and ribbon for a thoughtful homemade gift.
• Serve with fresh berries for a light touch.

It’s beautiful, colorful, and instantly brings a smile to every table.

How to Store

This festive bread stays soft for several days:

• Room temperature: 3–4 days wrapped tightly
• Refrigerator: up to 1 week
• Freezer: up to 2 months (freeze without glaze for best texture)
• To reheat: warm slices in the microwave for 10–15 seconds for a fresh-baked feel.

Tips for Best Results

Here are a few success tips to ensure your bread turns out perfectly every time:

• Use jimmies sprinkles, not round nonpareils — nonpareils melt and discolor the batter.
• Mix gently to keep the crumbs soft and avoid bleeding colors.
• Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing.
• Add ½ teaspoon almond extract for a deeper holiday flavor.
• Don’t skip the parchment paper — it makes removing the loaf so much easier.

Helpful Notes

• Replace milk with almond or oat milk if needed.
• Add ¼ cup sour cream or yogurt for extra moisture.
• Want a lighter texture? Replace half the butter with oil.
• The batter will be slightly thick — that’s normal and gives a perfect loaf.

Variations

Make this recipe your own with easy, delicious twists:

• Chocolate Chip Christmas Bread: add ½ cup chocolate chips.
• Cranberry Sprinkle Loaf: mix in ½ cup dried cranberries.
• Citrus Holiday Loaf: add orange or lemon zest.
• Peppermint Bread: add a few drops of peppermint extract.

Every version brings its own holiday magic!

FAQs

Can I bake this in mini loaf pans?
Yes! This recipe works great in mini loaf pans. Because they are smaller, the bread bakes much faster. Reduce the baking time to 22–28 minutes and start checking early. Insert a toothpick in the center—if it comes out clean, the mini loaves are ready.

Mini loaves are perfect for gifting and look very cute with glaze and sprinkles!

Can I make this without glaze?
Absolutely. The bread is naturally sweet, soft, and delicious even without the glaze, so you can skip it if you prefer a simpler loaf.

Can I use different sprinkles?
Yes, but make sure to use jimmies (long sprinkles). Other types like nonpareils or sugar pearls can melt, bleed into the batter, or sink to the bottom.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?
Yes! Simply replace the butter with a dairy-free alternative and use any plant-based milk you like. The texture stays soft, and the bread bakes beautifully without dairy.

Conclusion

This Holiday Christmas Sprinkle Bread is festive, colorful, and incredibly easy to make — the perfect recipe to brighten your holiday moments. It’s a charming sweet bread that brings warmth to breakfast tables, dessert platters, and gift baskets. Enjoy it with loved ones and let the magic of Christmas shine through every slice.

Holiday Christmas Sprinkle Bread

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• Author: Charlie
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 loaf 1x

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Description

A soft, moist and festive Holiday Christmas Sprinkle Bread made with colorful sprinkles. Easy, fun, and perfect for Christmas breakfasts, desserts, or gifting.

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Ingredients

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2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1 cup milk

1/2 cup melted butter

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles (jimmies)

Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar + 2–3 tbsp milk + extra sprinkles

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

3. Mix sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla in another bowl.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.

5. Fold in Christmas sprinkles gently.

6. Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.

7. Bake 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool completely, glaze the top, and add more sprinkles.

Notes

Use jimmies sprinkles only to avoid color bleeding.

Do not overmix once sprinkles are added.

Freezes well for up to 2 months (without glaze).

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 55 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 260
• Sugar: 24g
• Sodium: 120mg
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 3g
• Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Holiday Christmas Sprinkle Bread, Easy Christmas sweet bread, Holiday dessert bread