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Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

Bright and cheerful Sprinkle Sugar Cookies with crisp edges and chewy centers, loaded with colorful sprinkles. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you need a nostalgic sweet treat.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract pure
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup jimmie sprinkles thick variety recommended

Method
 

  1. Cream together butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Mix in vanilla extract and egg until just combined.
  2. On low speed, add cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, then gradually add flour until dough forms. Gently fold in sprinkles last.
  3. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes if sticky. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C), line baking sheets with parchment.
  4. Scoop dough into 2½ tablespoon balls, place spaced on baking sheets, let rest 5 minutes before baking.
  5. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are just set and golden. Optional: shape warm cookies into perfect rounds with a glass. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to racks.

Notes

Use thick “jimmie” sprinkles to prevent color bleed. Dough chills improve texture and flavor. For fluffy cookies, don’t skip creaming butter and sugar adequately.