Sprinkle Cookies
These Sprinkle Cookies are a colorful celebration! Soft, chewy, and buttery, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour scooped and leveled
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 3/4 - 1 cup sprinkles your favorite type
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and cream cheese together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles using a spatula.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Cookie Scoop
- Cooling Rack
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best results.
- Experiment with different types of sprinkles for festive variations.
- Dough can be prepared in advance and frozen for later baking.