Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are a festive and colorful treat perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays or just a fun baking project with kids. These cookies are soft, sweet, and packed with vibrant sprinkles, making them as delightful to look at as they are to eat.

Equipment:

Oven
Mixing bowls
Electric mixer or hand whisk
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Cookie scoop or spoon
Wire cooling rack

Ingredients:

For the Cookie Dough:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)

For Decoration:

Additional rainbow sprinkles for rolling

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Add Sprinkles:
- Fold in the 1/2 cup of rainbow sprinkles gently to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
Shape the Cookies:
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form balls of dough. Roll each ball in additional rainbow sprinkles until well coated.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just turning golden.
- Do not overbake to ensure the cookies remain soft.
Cool:
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

For a fun variation, use different colors of sprinkles to match specific themes or holidays.
Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy creaming.
To keep cookies soft, store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread; the bread helps maintain moisture.

Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are a joy to make and even more fun to eat. Their bright colors and sweet, buttery flavor make them a hit at any event, or simply as a treat to brighten your day. Enjoy baking and sharing these delightful cookies!

Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are a festive and colorful treat perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays or just a fun baking project with kids.

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Equipment

Oven
Mixing bowls
Electric mixer or hand whisk
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Cookie scoop or spoon
Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles jimmies
For Decoration:
Additional rainbow sprinkles for rolling

Instructions

Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Add Sprinkles:
Fold in the 1/2 cup of rainbow sprinkles gently to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
Shape the Cookies:
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form balls of dough. Roll each ball in additional rainbow sprinkles until well coated.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies:
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just turning golden.
Do not overbake to ensure the cookies remain soft.
Cool:
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.