Easy Christmas Funfetti Bread – Festive, Sweet, and Colorful

Easy Christmas Funfetti Bread is a festive, moist, and tender quick bread that’s loaded with colorful sprinkles. Perfect for holiday breakfasts, dessert tables, or gift-giving, this bread is simple to make and sure to bring smiles to family and friends. The vibrant sprinkles make it a cheerful addition to any Christmas celebration, and the soft, buttery texture makes it irresistible.


⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy to make with pantry ingredients
  • Moist, tender, and sweet
  • Bursting with colorful festive sprinkles
  • Perfect for holiday breakfasts, snacks, or gifts
  • Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing

📝 Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • ½ cup festive colored sprinkles (plus extra for topping)

🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.


2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.


3. Cream Butter & Sugar

In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.


4. Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Add half of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, followed by sour cream, then the remaining dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.


5. Fold in Sprinkles

Gently fold in festive colored sprinkles, keeping the batter light and fluffy.


6. Bake

Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle extra sprinkles on top for decoration.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.


7. Cool & Serve

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!


💡 Tips for Success

  • Don’t overmix the batter to prevent dense bread.
  • Use quality sprinkles—avoid those that bleed too much color.
  • Room temperature ingredients help the batter mix evenly.
  • Optional glaze: Drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze for extra sweetness.
  • Make ahead: Wrap cooled bread in plastic wrap; it stays fresh for 2–3 days.

🔄 Variations

  • Chocolate Funfetti: Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Cinnamon Swirl Funfetti: Swirl cinnamon sugar in the batter before baking.
  • Gluten-Free: Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Mini Loaves: Bake in mini loaf pans for individual giftable treats.

🧊 Storage

  • Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2–3 days.
  • Refrigerator: Keep for up to 1 week.
  • Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature.

❤️ Final Thoughts

Easy Christmas Funfetti Bread is the perfect festive treat for holiday mornings, parties, or gift-giving. With its moist texture, buttery flavor, and cheerful sprinkles, it’s a delight for both kids and adults. Simple to make and endlessly customizable, this bread will become a holiday favorite in your home.

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Easy Christmas Funfetti Bread – Festive, Sweet, and Colorful


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), chopped
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 oz fettuccine or pappardelle (or zucchini noodles for low-carb)
• ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
• Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, lemon zest


Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 5–6 mins total until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. In same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter. Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes 1–2 mins (don’t brown!).
  3. Pour in broth and cream; simmer 3–4 mins until slightly thickened.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in Parmesan until smooth and velvety. Stir in red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Meanwhile, cook pasta to al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  6. Add cooked pasta and chicken (plus any juices) to sauce. Toss gently. If needed, thin with reserved pasta water.
  7. Off heat, stir in fresh basil and a squeeze of lemon zest (if desired). Serve immediately with extra Parmesan.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time: 10 mins, Cook Time: 20 mins, Total Time: 30 mins, Servings: 4
Calories: 610, Net Carbs: 34g, Fats: 38g, Protein: 36g
Keto-friendly with zucchini noodles — net carbs drop to ~8g/serving.

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