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Sprinkle Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and loaded with colorful sprinkles for a fun and festive treat. Made with simple pantry ingredients and a straightforward method, they are perfect for holiday celebrations, parties, or anytime you want a sweet, cheerful cookie. The dough is rolled in granulated sugar for an extra sweet crunch on the outside and baked until just set, resulting in tender, flavorful cookies that melt in your mouth.

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 cups 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

  1. Prep the oven and baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
  3. Add egg white and vanilla: Mix in the egg white and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, which adds moisture and flavor to the cookie dough.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour.
  5. Mix dry ingredients into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and creating tough cookies.
  6. Fold in sprinkles: Gently fold the sprinkles into the dough, distributing them evenly without bleeding their color excessively.
  7. Shape and coat dough balls: Scoop approximately tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Then, roll each ball in additional granulated sugar to coat the outside, which adds extra sweetness and a slight crunch.
  8. Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until just set around the edges but still soft in the center.
  9. Cool cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up without breaking.

Notes

  • Use only the egg white, not the whole egg, to keep cookies light and slightly chewy.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to prevent tough cookies.
  • Feel free to substitute sprinkles with mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variation.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For softer cookies, bake for the minimum time; for crisper cookies, bake a minute or two longer.

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