Easy Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
These Easy Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and covered in colorful sprinkles for a simple treat that feels instantly festive.
Servings 24
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract optional
- 3/4 cup rainbow sprinkles plus more as needed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2–3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, if using. Beat until smooth and well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed just until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Chilling helps keep the cookies from spreading too much.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the sprinkles in a shallow bowl.
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball.
- Roll each dough ball generously in the sprinkles, gently pressing so they stick to the outside.
- Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers still look slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Cool completely before storing.
