Sprinkle Cookies Recipe

Introduction

Sprinkle cookies are a fun and colorful treat that bring joy with every bite. Soft, buttery, and loaded with vibrant jimmies, these cookies are perfect for celebrations or just brightening up an ordinary day.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
• ½ cup (4 ounces) cream cheese
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup jimmies sprinkles

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare baking pans by lining them with silicone baking mats or parchment paper and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Pulse a few times until well blended.
3. Step 3: Add the cold cubed butter and cold cream cheese to the flour mixture, along with the granulated sugar and powdered sugar. Pulse until the mixture resembles a sandy texture.
4. Step 4: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and blend until the dough begins to come together.
5. Step 5: Roll the dough into approximately 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls. Then, roll each ball in the jimmies sprinkles to coat them evenly.
6. Step 6: Place the sprinkle-coated dough balls on the prepared baking pans, spacing them about 1-2 inches apart. Use the bottom of a glass to gently flatten each cookie to about ¼ to ½ inch thick.
7. Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the cookies appear slightly underbaked but set around the edges.
8. Step 8: Let the cookies rest on the baking pans for 2 minutes. If the cookies look puffy, lightly press them down again with the bottom of a glass while they cool. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of lemon zest or almond extract in place of the vanilla.
• Use different types or colors of sprinkles to match holidays or themes.
• Ensure the butter and cream cheese are cold to help create a tender, flaky texture.

Storage

Store sprinkle cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them fresh longer, you can refrigerate them for up to 2 weeks. Reheat briefly in a microwave if you prefer them warm.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

Yes, but reduce or omit the added salt in the recipe to avoid making the cookies too salty.

Why do the cookies need to be slightly underbaked?

Baking the cookies until just underbaked helps them stay soft and chewy after cooling, giving the best texture.

Sprinkle Cookies Recipe

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Sprinkle Cookies are delightful and colorful sugar cookies loaded with vibrant jimmies sprinkles. These buttery, soft cookies have a tender crumb thanks to cream cheese and butter in the dough, making them irresistibly soft inside with just a slight crisp edge. The dough is rolled into balls, coated in sprinkles, flattened, and baked to perfection. Perfect for celebrations or a fun treat any day.

• Author: Amaya
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed and cold
• ½ cup (4 ounces) cream cheese, cold
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Sugars

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup powdered sugar

Coating

• 1 cup jimmies sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking pans with silicone baking mats or parchment paper to prevent sticking and set them aside.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Pulse a few times to evenly blend the dry ingredients together.
3. Add Cold Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugars: Add the cold cubed butter and cold cream cheese to the flour mixture along with granulated sugar and powdered sugar. Pulse until the mixture achieves a sandy texture, indicating the fats are well incorporated.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and pure vanilla extract to the processor and blend until the dough just comes together, forming a cohesive ball.
5. Shape Dough with Sprinkles: Roll the dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each ball into the bowl of jimmies sprinkles evenly coating the surface.
6. Arrange and Flatten Cookies: Place the sprinkle-coated dough balls on the prepared baking pans spacing them 1-2 inches apart. Use the bottom of a glass to gently flatten each cookie to about ¼ to ½ inch thick.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. The cookies should look slightly underbaked, which helps maintain a soft texture when cooled.
8. Cool and Finish: Let the cookies rest for 2 minutes on the baking pans. If the cookies appear puffy, gently press them down again using the bottom of a glass during this cooling period. Then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

• Ensure the butter and cream cheese are cold when mixing to achieve the perfect crumbly, sandy texture before adding the egg.
• Do not overbake the cookies; slightly underbaked cookies remain soft and chewy after cooling.
• Press flattened cookies gently after baking if they puff up to get the classic sprinkle cookie shape.
• You can substitute jimmies sprinkles with any colorful sugar sprinkles of your choice.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.

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