Description
These best sprinkle sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with colorful sprinkles, perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat. Made with simple ingredients, these cookies are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection with a delightful sprinkle crunch.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light in color and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your cookie dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the large egg white and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix for 30 seconds or until fully incorporated, ensuring an even blend for moisture and flavor.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix just until the flour disappears to avoid overworking the dough and to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Sprinkles and Shape Cookies: Gently fold in the sprinkles to distribute color and crunch evenly. Using a small cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), scoop out equal-sized dough balls, roll them in sugar, and place them spaced 2 inches apart on the parchment-lined baking sheet to allow for spreading.
- Bake and Cool: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes to firm up before transferring to a cooling rack. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added to maintain soft cookies.
- Spacing cookies at least 2 inches apart prevents them from merging while baking.
- Letting cookies rest on the baking sheet after baking helps them set and prevents breakage.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sugar cookies, sprinkle cookies, easy cookies, sweet treats, holiday cookies, vanilla sugar cookies
