Sprinkle Cookies
Soft, buttery sugar cookies rolled in colorful sprinkles — a cheerful treat perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any day that needs a little color and sweetness.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand or Stand Mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Wire Cooling Rack
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Decoration
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles or nonpareils for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in rainbow sprinkles to coat evenly.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball slightly with your hand.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes or until edges are just beginning to turn golden. Do not overbake for soft cookies.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Customize these cookies for any holiday by swapping the sprinkle colors — red and green for Christmas, pastels for Easter, or orange and black for Halloween. For extra flavor, add almond or lemon extract to the dough.