Description
These Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and loaded with colorful sprinkles for a fun, festive treat. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies have a delightful crumbly texture and a hint of vanilla sweetness. Rolled in granulated sugar before baking, they come out with a slight crunch and a soft center.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup sprinkles
- Additional granulated sugar, for rolling dough balls
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg white and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Add Sprinkles: Fold in the sprinkles gently to distribute evenly throughout the dough without melting their color.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in additional granulated sugar to coat the outside evenly.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your colorful, sprinkled sugar cookies!
Notes
- Use softened butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overbake to maintain soft centers.
- For more vibrant sprinkles, add them at the end of mixing to prevent color bleeding.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Rolling the dough balls in sugar gives a nice crunchy exterior texture.
